Fear Strikes Out: The Jim Piersall Story

by Jim Piersall and Al Hirshberg

Book Overview

"Jim Piersall, 22 year old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, had a mental breakdown in 1952-one so complete that seven months virtually have vanished from his memory. . . . This account of his experience is a frank and fascinating one."-Chicago Sunday Tribune "The story of a man who became mentally 'sick, ' and how, through competent medical care, the help of a sympathetic and most understanding wife, the patience and encouragement of manager, teammates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803287615
• ISBN13: 9780803287617
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"