Toy Cannon: The Autobiography of Baseball's Jimmy Wynn
Author:   Jimmy Wynn ,  Bill McCurdy
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786458561


Pages:   236
Publication Date:   30 October 2010
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Despite the pressures of racism and a troubled personal life, Jimmy """"The Toy Cannon"""" Wynn achieved remarkable success as a power hitter. In his fifteen seasons in the major leagues he batted in 291 home runs, three of which still rank as some of the longest on record. Pigeon-holed as a contact hitter, Wynn was able to lead the Houston Astros to a successful World Series after being traded on the strength of his powerful slugging. Also includes twenty four photos of Wynn's life from childhood to his current career as a sports analyst for Fox Sports.

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Author:   Jimmy Wynn ,  Bill McCurdy
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780786458561


ISBN 10:   0786458569
Pages:   236
Publication Date:   30 October 2010
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 Acknowledgments      Preface by Bill McCurdy      Introduction      1. The Cincinnati Kid      2. A Tempest in Tampa      3. “Houston, We Have a New Ballplayer!”      4. Destiny Meets the Dalton Gang      5. The Eighth Wonder of the World!      6. Violation in Venezuela!      7. Astro Turf Toes and Top Spins      8. Houston’s Toy Cannon      9. The Trouble with Harry      10. Mediocre Was as Good as We Got      11. Stormy Monday      12. Leo the Lip      13. Born Again in Dodger Blue!      14. The Day the Music Died      15. Rounding Third, Headed for Home      Appendix      Bibliography      Index     

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The late Jimmy Wynn was a three-time All-Star whose number was retired by the Houston Astros. Later in life he worked for the Astros and as an analyst for Fox Sports. The late Bill McCurdy was president emeritus of the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and a member of SABR. He lived in Houston.

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