Description
In what is sure to be the definitive book on Eddie Collins's life and long career, author Rick Huhn covers the Hall of Fame player's experiences from childhood through his days at Columbia University, his tenure with the great Athletics clubs of 1906-1914, the highs and lows of a championship and scandal with the White Sox, and his return to the A's during their final run at greatness. By the time his 25-year playing career had ended, he was a pivotal performer on five all-time great clubs, dominating his position like no one before (or since), and earning a reputation for intelligent, selfless play that followed him to Cooperstown.
Also covered in detail is his tenure with the Boston Red Sox, a team he served variously as part owner, vice-president and general manager until 1951, when after 45 years in major league baseball a stroke ended his career and, weeks later, his life.
About the Author
Rick Huhn, a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, is also the author of The Sizzler: George Sisler, Baseball's Forgotten Great. He lives in Westerville, Ohio.
Reviews
"most compelling...definitive"-Sports Collectors Digest; "excellent and comprehensive biography"-SABR Deadball Committee Newsletter; "does a sound job with Collins's career"-Nine; "thorough...the definitive biography of this all-time great"-Along the Elephant Trail; "excellent and comprehensive"-Author Gene Carney.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786432875
Author Rick Huhn
Format Paperback
Page Count 376
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 363g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 19mm
