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Author:

Budig, Gene A.

Title:

Grasping the ring II : nine people who matter / by Gene A. Budig ; foreword by Thomas Curley.

Publisher:

University of Nebraska Press,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

xv, 104 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Coaches (Athletics)--Biography.
Politicians--Biography.
Businessmen--Biography.
Athletes--Biography.
Successful people--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Parting thoughts. by Thomas Curley -- A national treasure, Rachel Robinson -- For the love of the game, Bill Veeck -- The Costas legacy, Bob Costas -- The ultimate star, Gene Autry -- "You want Gibby on your side," Bob Gibson -- The magic of moneyball, Billy Beane -- Always a mountaineer, Jerry West -- One of a kind, Stan Kasten -- An original, Bud Selig -- Parting thoughts.

ISBN:

0803234007
9780803234000 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)542321829

LCCN:

2010008805

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

SCPC074 -- Hudson Public Library (Hudson)

GKPC851 -- Huxley Public Library (Huxley)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington) — 796.092 B927g