Wicked Curve: The Life and Troubled Times of Grover Cleveland

Wicked Curve: The Life and Troubled Times of Grover Cleveland Alexander
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When in 1911 Phillies pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander set the National League record for wins by a rookie (28), it was a sign of things to come. Alexander went on to win 373 games over his 20-year career, the third highest total in major league history, and he would lead the league in ERA four times, shutouts seven times, complete games six times, and wins six times. But he also became a deeply troubled man. After the Shell-Shocked pitcher returned from World War I, he would battle alcoholism, epilepsy, and personal demons that damaged his reputation and proved disastrous for his life outside of baseball. This biography sheds new light on the pitcher and the man, focusing on Alexander's personal life, especially his complex relationship with his wife, Aimee, as well as their marriages and divorces. His Hall of Fame career, wartime service, and long decline are also documented.
Country USA
Brand McFarland
Manufacturer McFarland & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber photographs, notes, bibliography, index
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780786424122
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	McFarland
Manufacturer	McFarland & Company
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	photographs, notes, bibliography, index
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780786424122
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Wicked Curve: The Life and Troubled Times of Grover Cleveland Alexander