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About this book
Although football may first spring to mind when talking about sports in Alabama, the state has certainly made its mark with the national pastime. Thirteen players with Alabama roots are enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, including all-time greats like Hank Aaron, Ozzie Smith and Satchel Paige. Bob Veale of Birmingham led the National League in strikeouts in 1964. Superstars and former players like Bo Jackson and Britt Burns give back to their home state by organizing charities and coaching Alabama's next generation of players. Author and baseball historian Doug Wedge explores stories from this rich history.
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PhotographyTable of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword, by Hal Baird
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Quarter Century Coach: Alex Grammas
- 2. The Best: Willie Mays
- 3. From Last to Champs: 1955 Mobile Bears
- 4. From Whistler to the Windy City: Billy Williams
- 5. Vulcan on the Mound: Bob Veale
- 6. Most Valuable: Willie McCovey
- 7. Papa Jack: Ron Jackson
- 8. An East-West Experience
- 9. The Last RBI: Hank Aaron
- 10. As Good as Anybody: Montgomery Beginnings
- 11. Fathers and Sons: Britt Burns
- 12. Defensive Wins Above Replacement: Ozzie Smith
- 13. Base Hits, Stolen Bases and Clubhouse Leadership: Gary Redus
- 14. Barons Return!
- 15. Hit King Manages Alabamian to Success
- 16. Hard Roads: Mackey Sasser
- 17. Dad Opens, Son Closes: Huntsville Stars
- 18. Less than One: Chris Hammond
- 19. College Hardball
- 20. At a Crossroads: Todd Jones
- 21. So Close: 2003 Chicago Cubs
- 22. Things Happen for a Reason: Tim Hudson
- 23. Bo Bikes Bama
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- About the Author
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