Last time out : big-league farewells of baseball's greats /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Md. :
Taylor Trade Pub. :
2005.
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| Edition: | 1st Taylor Trade Pub. ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Babe Ruth: missing the proper exit (1935)
- Christy Mathewson: "Big Six" makes a great escape (1916)
- Ty Cobb: the last angry man leaves quietly (1928)
- Jackie Robinson: fire's out for trailblazer Robinson (1956)
- Walter Johnson: the Big Train reaches the station (1927)
- Joe Jackson: Shoeless Joe gets called out (1920)
- Dizzy Dean: Ol' Diz shuts 'em up one last time (1947)
- Satchel Paige: nothing was gainin' on Satchel Paige (1965)
- Joe DiMaggio: one last jolt from Joe (1951)
- Lou Gehrig: sad finish for the Iron Horse (1939)
- Cal Ripken, Jr.: sweet finale for Cal (2001)
- Carlton Fisk: thanks for the memories, Carlton (1993)
- Rogers Hornsby: Rajah leaves on a sour note (1937)
- Pete Rose: a late scratch (1986)
- Joe Morgan: staying under the radar (1984)
- Mickey Mantle: a quiet farewell for the Mick (1968)
- Willie Mays: say it ain't so, Willie (1973)
- Hank Aaron: one last swing for Hank (1976)
- Bob Feller: slow finish for rapid Robert (1956)
- Bob Gibson: bad time for a slam (1975)
- Sandy Koufax: short and oh so sweet (1966)
- Roberto Clemente: into history (1972)
- Stan Musial: back from the bench (1963)
- Carl Yastrzemski: to Yaz, with love (1983)
- Ted Williams: perfect swing, perfect finish (1960).