Grasping the Ring II: Nine People Who Matter

by Gene A. Budig

Book Overview

Gene A. Budig tells the personalized stories of nine exceptional Americans--people who knew what they wanted in life and followed difficult paths to achieve admirable ends. In this sequel to his earlier book, Grasping the Ring , Budig profiles Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball's Jackie Robinson and a remarkable woman in her own right; Bill Veeck, a showman and owner of three baseball teams who helped teach fans how to laugh and have fun at the ballpark;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803234007
• ISBN13: 9780803234000
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 8.9"