Mike Schmidt The Phillies' Legendary Slugger

by Maaddi, Rob; Stark, Jayson

• ISBN13: 9781600783180
• ISBN10: 160078318X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: Triumph Books

Summary

In Mike Schmidt: The Phillies' Legendary Slugger, author Rob Maaddi provides fans the first detailed look into Schmidt's life and how he became such a reliable rock at third base as well a slugger to be feared. Even after retiring, Schmidt has been a force to deal with, becoming one of the most vocal and opinionated voices on topics ranging from whether Pete Rose should be granted admission to the Hall of Fame to the steroid-era increase in home runs and other controversial issues. All baseball fans know of his exploits between the lines, but they have also become increasingly aware of his intelligent commentary. Maaddi, an experienced Associated Press journalist, skillfully transports readers back to key events in Schmidt's life and career that make him come alive and create an understanding of the man, his love for the game, and what motivated him to become one of the best players of all time.

Author Biography

Rob Maaddi has covered Philadelphia sports for the Associated Press since 2000. He has coauthored three children’s sports books and hosts a weekly sports talk show on an ESPN radio affiliate. He lives in Sewell, New Jersey. Jayson Stark has been a senior baseball writer for ESPN.com since 2000 and was twice named Pennsylvania's sportswriter of the year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He is the author of The Stark Truth: The Most Overrated and Underrated Players in Baseball History.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xv
Child Prodigy	p. 1
It's Showtime	p. 19
The All-Star	p. 33
The Glory Years	p. 47
Charlie Hustle's Influence	p. 67
A Dream Season	p. 83
World Champs!	p. 103
Cashing In	p. 117
The Wheeze Kids	p. 129
Fitness Freak	p. 141
The 500 Club	p. 157
Moody Mike	p. 171
Hangin' Up the Spikes	p. 183
Call to the Hall	p. 193
Life After Baseball	p. 209
Acknowledgments	p. 233
Selected Bibliography	p. 235
About the Author	p. 239
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