Bibb Falk: The Man Who Replaced Shoeless Joe by William A. Cook (English) Paperb

Description: Bibb Falk by William A. Cook Born in Austin, Texas in 1899, Bibb August Falk was a classic stereotype of a tall Texan; a man who brimmed with confidence and played the game of baseball with a swagger. Retiring from major league baseball after a brilliant playing career following the 1931 season, Falk returned to the University of Texas in 1940 as head baseball coach and proceeded to become a Longhorn legend. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Born in Austin, Texas, in 1899, Bibb August Falk was the classic stereotype of a Texan, standing six feet. He brimmed with confidence and played the game of baseball with swagger. He played three years of varsity football and baseball at the University of Texas before being signed by the Chicago White Sox following graduation in 1920. Falk reported to the Sox that summer without having played a single minor league game. In just a couple of months, he--an untested rookie--would confront the challenge of replacing Shoeless Joe Jackson, newly banned from organized ball for complicity in the 1919 World Series scandal. Retiring from the major leagues in 1931 after a brilliant career, Falk returned to the University of Texas in 1940 as head baseball coach and became a Longhorn legend. During his 25 years as head coach, his teams won two National Championships, 15 Southwest Conference titles and four co-championships. When Bibb Falk died in June 1989, at the age of 90, he was the last surviving member of the 1920 Chicago White Sox. Author Biography William A. Cook is the author of numerous books, including 11 on baseball history, and has appeared in productions on ESPN2 and the MLB Network. A former health care administrator and township councilman in North Brunswick, New Jersey, he resides in Manalapan, New Jersey. Table of Contents Table of ContentsIntroduction1. From the Forty Acres to Chicago2. The 1919 World Series3. Breaking In with the Black Sox4. Replacing a Legend5. Touring the Orient6. Bibb Falk Establishes Himself as a Big Leaguer7. Another Post-Season Tour8. Traded to Cleveland9. Falk Joins the Army Air Corps10. Bibb Falk Becomes a Longhorn Legend11. Looking BackAfterword: College Baseball Coaches; No Ticket to the ShowAppendices—A, B, C, D, E, F, G, HChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Details ISBN0786496916 Author William A. Cook Short Title BIBB FALK THE MAN WHO REPLACED Language English ISBN-10 0786496916 ISBN-13 9780786496914 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2015 Subtitle The Man Who Replaced Shoeless Joe Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-04-17 NZ Release Date 2015-04-17 UK Release Date 2015-04-17 Pages 216 DEWEY 796.357092 Audience General Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2015-05-01 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Illustrations 18 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2015-05-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159840089;

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