Carl Furillo, Brooklyn Dodgers All-Star
Author | : Ted Reed |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 211 |
Release | : 2014-01-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786461806 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786461802 |
Rating | : 4/5 (802 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Carl Furillo, Brooklyn Dodgers All-Star by : Ted Reed
Download or read book Carl Furillo, Brooklyn Dodgers All-Star written by Ted Reed and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History has remembered Carl Furillo as an opponent of Jackie Robinson becoming a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, despite that being untrue. This biography sets the record straight, while also detailing Furillo's contributions as a clutch hitter and an outstanding right fielder, his angry departure from the team, his hearing before the commissioner of baseball, and his life after the sport.