Gil Hodges: A Hall of Fame Life

by Mort Zachter

Book Overview

In descriptions of athletes, the word "hero" is bandied about and liberally attached to players with outstanding statistics and championship rings. Gil Hodges: A Hall of Fame Life is the story of a man who epitomized heroism in its truest meaning, holding values and personal interactions to be of utmost importance throughout his life--on the diamond, as a marine in World War II, and in his personal and civic life. A New York City icon and,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803211244
• ISBN13: 9780803211247
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"