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Fans Called Him "Turkey," I Called Him Dad: A Daughter Remembers Baseball Hall of Famer Norman Thomas Stearnes
Fans Called Him "Turkey," I Called Him Dad: A Daughter Remembers Baseball Hall of Famer Norman Thomas Stearnes
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Baseball Hall of Famer Norman Thomas Turkey Stearnes (1901-1979) was a legendary Negro Leagues player who batted over.400 three times, led the league in home runs seven times, and holds the all-time Negro Leagues record for career home runs. This first biography, written by his eldest daughter, recounts his life and career and gives him overdue recognition as one of the greatest all-around players in baseball history.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2023
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Baseball Hall of Famer Norman Thomas Turkey Stearnes (1901-1979) achieved the remarkable feat of hitting over .400 three times, securing seven home run titles in the Negro Leagues, and holding the all-time Negro Leagues record for career home runs. Despite his extraordinary accomplishments on the field, Stearnes worked off-seasons in Detroit's auto plants, including one owned by Walter Briggs, who also owned the Detroit Tigers. Unfortunately, Stearnes was unable to play for the Tigers due to racial discrimination. Written by his eldest daughter, this captivating biography delves into the life and career of Turkey Stearnes, providing long-overdue recognition to one of the greatest all-around players in the history of baseball.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476688916
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