Johnny Temple: All-Star Second Baseman
Author:   William A. Cook
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9781476663913


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   14 September 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
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Cincinnati Reds leadoff hitter Johnny Temple batted over .300 three times between 1954 and 1959. A tobacco chewing and tough-talking hustler, he had a fiery disposition on the field, which led many sportswriters, teammates and opposing players to refer to him as a throwback to baseball's early days--an Eddie Stanky or Enos Slaughter type who would challenge anyone to a fight. He and Milwaukee Braves shortstop Johnny Logan engaged in one of the Major League's longest-running feuds. Temple was an expert glove man, forming one of the premier double play combinations of the 1950s with shortstop Roy McMillan. Following his retirement in 1964, making ends meet became a daily struggle. Temple's life ended in disappointment and disgrace.

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Author:   William A. Cook
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.277kg
ISBN:  

9781476663913


ISBN 10:   1476663912
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   14 September 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction One. A Stormy Road to the Big Leagues Two. Breaking In with the Reds Three. Taking Over at Second Base Four. An ­All-Star Performer Five. Earl Lawson Gets Punched Six. ­Shake-Up in Cincy Seven. A Deal That Sinks the Reds Eight. Traded to Cleveland Nine. A Fading Star Ten. A Complicated Return to Cincinnati Eleven. The Tragic Fall of Johnny Temple Afterword Appendix A. Temple Among His Peers Appendix B. All-Star Game Statistics Appendix C. Major League Career Highlights Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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William A. Cook is the author of numerous books, including 11 on baseball history, and has appeared in productions on ESPN2 and the MLB Network. A former health care administrator and township councilman in North Brunswick, New Jersey, he resides in Manalapan, New Jersey.

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