Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-302) and index.
Contents:
Growing up in San Francisco -- The agony and ecstasy of the minor leagues -- "The greatest thing I've ever seen" -- New challenges -- The reign of terror -- Playing through the pain -- Peak performance -- A Major League mystery -- The big revival -- Pennant drought -- Snubbing father time -- Farewell to pinstripes -- Twilight trail -- Final years in uniform -- Life after baseball -- Legacy.
Summary:
"A biography of Tony Lazzeri, a key member of the Yankees' legendary Murderers' Row lineup between 1926 and 1937 and the first major baseball star of Italian descent"-- Provided by publisher.
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