As soon as he was known as willie stargell, the autographs indicated that he favored his first name, wilver. Baseballs first black professional is an interesting read. Garland describes how baseball was the fiber of stargell s life, and there were clear signs of that when stargell was a youngster. Family great book, i read this book over one weekend. Two new biographies run different basepaths to willie stargell. Willie stargell was not only a hall of fame slugger, but. This book brings to life one of baseballs greatest sluggers, willie. Willie stargell was the leading home run hitter of the 70s. The washington press washington bulletin united states stamps. Kindle store buy a kindle kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading. Champion enterprises sponsors a willie stargell memorial awards banquet which raises money for disadvantaged children in pittsburgh.
Willie stargell by frank garland overdrive rakuten. It examines the factors that shaped him as a man growing up in the tumultuous racial times of the 1950s and 60s, and then recreates the major moments in his hall of fa. Willie stargell simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A life in baseball by frank garland jefferson, north carolina. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps. May 22, 2017 frank garland, the gannon university journalism professor who wrote an acclaimed biography of willie stargell, is working on a new book about former pittsburgh pirates great arky vaughan. Prior to coming to gannon, garland worked for 30 years as an awardwinning news, features and sports reporter at several northern california newspapers, including the modesto bee and the record, based in stockton, calif. Frank garland if it werent for one special man, erie may never have seen a ben speggen or alex bieler byline in this fine collection of pressed ink and wood flakes we call the erie reader. Oct 28, 2019 frank garland recommends the new book, three rivers stadium. The willie stargell foundation was established to promote research and treatment for kidney disease. His various endeavors during the postplaying days are fully explored as well. Willie stargell a life in baseball ebook by frank garland. Into the breach stepped will stargell, willies biracial paternal grandfather wills.
A life in baseball and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Willie stargell ebook by frank garland 9781476602226. Willie stargell society for american baseball research. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Taking sticks, he would toss the stones and caps into. Not exactly sure why there are two new bios about this pirates hall of famer at this particular time no anniversary of his birth or death, but pete petersons pops. Go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. Willie stargell if he asked us to jump off the fort pitt bridge, we would ask him what kind of dive he wanted. He was nicknamed pops in the later years of his career. It examines the factors that shaped him as a man growing up in the tumultuous racial times of the 1950s and 60s, and then recreates the major moments in his hall of fame baseball career. The comefrombehind victory was one of 25 pirates comeback victories that season8 and after the game willie stargell celebrated the victory by singing the song we are family by sister sledge.
Garland follows stargells career from willies days as a baseball standout. The library is broken down by team and topic, as well as, if applicable, from which wikipedia editors collection a resource is available. It is well written and does chronicle the life of bud fowler along with the much larger story of the struggles of minority baseball players in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Willie stargell background check, willie stargell public records. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Biographer frank garland relates that stargells family and friends called him wilver and that dodgers broadcaster vin scully also made a point of using stargells given name. Jun 19, 20 two new biographies run different basepaths to willie stargell richard peterson and frank garland explore the life and legacy of the pirates beloved pops. At you can find used, antique and new books, compare results and immediately purchase your selection at the best price. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift. Willie stargell ebook by frank garland rakuten kobo. Biographer frank garland notes that stargell s family and friends renamed him wilve and that dodgers announcer vin scully was always cautious to use his name. Stargell also worked to raise awareness of sickle cell anemia. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Best sellers help new releases gift ideas gift cards home books sell computers electronics registry.
Read willie stargell a life in baseball by frank garland available from rakuten kobo. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This book brings to life one of baseballs greatest sluggers, willie stargell. To read more game stories from this book at the sabr games project. See which major league ballplayers have hit two grand slams during a single game davey johnson of the philadelphia phillies and mike ivie of the san francisco giants are the only two national league hitters to ever have two pinchhit grand slams during a single season and they both did it during the 1978 season. Youve just entered the wikiproject baseball resource library, a virtual library dedicated to fostering the improvement of wikipedia articles related to baseball. The willie stargell story by richard pete peterson and willie stargell.
The team latched onto the song and soon the family was seen stenciled on the dugout roof, tshirts, and street signs in the area. Willie stargell ebook por frank garland 9781476602226. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Two new biographies run different basepaths to willie stargell richard peterson and frank garland explore the life and legacy of the pirates beloved pops. Garland follows stargell s career from willie s days as a baseball standout at encinal high school in alameda, california, to his last days as coach and consultant in the pirates organization. It examines the factors that shaped him as a man growing up in the tumultuous racial times of the 1950s and 60s, and then recreates the major moments in. A life in baseball, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. The stars and stripes motif has been used by folk artists since the earliest days of our nation. Garland follows stargell s career from willies days as a baseball standout. Wilver dornell willie stargell march 6, 1940 april 9, 2001 was an american professional baseball player. He interviewed over 80 peopleformer frank garland was visiting the hall of fame one day and realized that something was missing from the selection of books, a book about the greatest pirate slugger willie stargell. Dec 01, 20 online publishing support for western pennsylvania history is provided by the penn state university libraries open publishing program, in partnership with the publisher, the senator john heinz history center.
Stargell made a careerhigh 18 balls in the game, 18 of which had been caught. Lou brock record breaker hof willie mccovey record breaker hof brooks robinson record breaker hof pete rose record breaker. A life in baseball by frank garland this biography captures stargell s charisma and impact on a team that won its division six years during the 1970s, with. Willie stargell 9780786465347 by garland, frank and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Book tells about growing up with very humble beginnings, to the days of the pirates. Buy willie stargell by frank garland from waterstones today. Biographer frank garland relates that stargells family and friends called him wilver and that dodgers broadcaster vin scully. A life in baseball by frank garland 20 paperback on.
Frank garland, gannons director of journalism and communications program, published his first book this year, willie stargell. Garlands book is a wellwritten account of stargell not only during his years with the pirates, but also delves into those early years of growing up playing local ball, then being drafted into the pirates organization after high school and what it was like traveling from city to city in the racially charged times of the early sixties. Journalist frank garland, who grew up in pittsburgh listening to and attending pirate games, has written a biography of willie stargell which emphasizes his baseball life as a player and contributions both to the pittsburgh and baseball communities, but also discusses his baseball life after retirement and his family. Willie stargell, frank garland shop online for books in. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Garland provides rich detail and weaves quotes from fellow players and opponents, baseball officials, friends, and family including an ex wife with anecdotes, to create an in depth profile of stargells life on the diamond. Want to read about a truly rare and fabulous batting grand slam feat. Frank garland this book brings to life one of baseballs greatest sluggers, willie stargell, first by examining the factors that shaped him as a man growing up in tumultuous racial times of the 1950s and 60s. The willie stargell story by richard pete peterson. Buy willie stargell book online at low prices in india. Wilver dornell stargell march 6, 1940 april 9, 2001, nicknamed pops later in his career. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. Expandcollapse synopsis this book brings to life one of baseballs greatest sluggers, willie stargell.
Garlands book has as much baseball content as petersons, but also explores his personal life the good and the bad. Nolan ryan record breaker hof reggie jackson record breaker hof phil niekro hof. So frank garland, who grew up in pittsburgh, set out to write a book on willie that talked about these issues. Buy willie stargell book online at best prices in india on. Willie stargell by frank garland is available in these. Wilver dornel stargell was born march 6, 1940, in tiny earlsboro, oklahoma, the son.
This book brings to life one of baseballs greatest sluggers, willie stargell, first by examining the factors that shaped him as a man growing up in tumultuous racial times of the 1950s and 60s, then by recreating the major moments in his hall of fame baseball career, and finally by tracing his various endeavors during the postplaying days. He was the left fielder and first baseman for the pittsburgh pirates 19621982. My first book a biography of pirates hall of famer willie stargell was published in 20 and im wrapping up a second biography. Scully said that because he used the name wilver, he became stargells mothers favorite. Raised in pittsburgh, garland is a lifelong pirates fan who.
Though he became quickly known as willie stargell, his autograph suggests that he preferred his given name, wilver. Frank garland is the journalism communications program director at gannon university in erie, pa. A life in baseball by frank garland he managed to find opportunities to hone his nascent baseball skills, tossing stones to strengthen his throwing arm and using those same stones as well as bottle caps to develop his trademark hitting stroke. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Western pennsylvania history, volume 96, number 4, winter. Gannon magazine october 20 by gannon university issuu. Garlands book reads more like a textbook for a college course on stargell.
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