Waite Hoyt

A Biography of the Yankees' Schoolboy Wonder

Autori

• William A. Cook

Parametri

Pagine

258pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Sport

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Waite Hoyt's life encapsulates a rich tapestry of experiences beyond baseball, including roles as a vaudevillian, mortician, writer, and painter. Overcoming alcoholism, he transitioned from a Hall of Fame pitcher to a pioneering announcer. His close friendship with Babe Ruth marked significant moments in baseball history, witnessing Ruth's record-breaking home runs and serving as a pallbearer at his funeral. Hoyt's career spanned from 1915 to 1965, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of baseball throughout the 20th century.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)