Title:
Willie Horton: 23 : Detroit's own Willie the Wonder, the Tigers' first Black great / Willie Horton and Kevin Allen ; forewords by Jake Wood and Mickey Stanley.
ISBN:
9781629379784
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Publication Information:
Chicago, Illinois : Triumph Books, [2022]
©2022
Physical Description:
xvi, 219 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Contents:
Foreword / by Jake Wood -- Foreword / by Mickey Stanley -- Introduction -- Pride and prejudice -- Jake the Snake -- The coward's call -- Poppa's rules -- Death on I-94 -- Professor Gator -- Extra cash, nightly poker, light on the mayo -- 1967 -- Sock it to 'em -- Bob Gibson and the start of the '68 World Series -- We knew Lou wouldn't slide -- Time to take a stand -- Beanballs and billy -- Goodbye, Motown -- My other World Series -- Mull Digger becomes the ancient mariner -- You can go home again -- Family -- Bird left our nest -- Greenbeg and me -- The Capuchin boycott -- Empty seats --
Summary:
In this autobiography, Horton shares the story of his life and career, from growing up in Detroit's Jeffries Projects as the youngest of 21 children to winning a World Series with his hometown Tigers in 1968. Horton also discusses the opposition he faced as a Black player, his fond memories of Al Kaline, the joy he felt in returning to the Tigers as a front office executive, and the many ways he still tries to give back to Detroit and his community.
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OCLC Number:
on1285274802
Availability:
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