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Summary: I Wish I Was There-I Was
Review: "~As a veteran of the conflict from which Mr. Gray was excluded by circumstance, I fondly recall his exploits and reading about them in the Pacific Theatre. I consider him no less a hero than I. He too served.
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Summary: I Wish I Was There-I Was
Review: "~As a veteran of the conflict from which Mr. Gray was excluded by circumstance, I fondly recall his exploits and reading about them in the Pacific Theatre. I consider him no less a hero than I. He too served.
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Summary: MUST READ
Review: AN EXCELLENT STORY ABOUT AN INCREDIBLE MAN. PETE IS A HERO IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. THIS BOOK MAKES HIM HUMAN WITH FLAWS. I REALLY ADMIRE THIS AMAZING MAN. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS SOME MOTIVATION TO ACCOMPLISH THINGS IN THEIR LIFE. I AM GLAD TO SEE THIS MAN GET THE ATTENTION HE RICHLY DESERVES FOR AN INCREDIBLE FEAT. HE PLAYED BETTER THAN MEN WITH 2 ARMS. IN ANY LEAGUE HE PLAYED, PETE IS A HALL OF FAMER.
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Summary: MUST READ
Review: As a boy growing up in the West German State of Hess, I came to admire the great national soccor league players of my time. Since coming to the States, I have learned something of The Great American Past time. While initially dubious of the tradition in this country of professional athletisism I, none the less felt proud to meet Mr. Pete Gray while ravelling on extended vacation through the Pennsylvania Anthracite region, (my family owned and operated mines along the Ruhr prior to the war).Having overcome the obstacles inherent to anyone, of working with the deficiency of one limb, (most particuarly an athlete), Mr. Grays grim determation served as an inspiration to his generation. While sad that he is little remembered outside his own home town, Kashatus' book brings to us quite vividly his life and times.
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Summary: Not Soccor, but Not Bad
Review: As a boy growing up in the West German State of Hess, I came to admire the great national soccor league players of my time. Since coming to the States, I have learned something of The Great American Past time. While initially dubious of the tradition in this country of professional athletisism I, none the less felt proud to meet Mr. Pete Gray while travelling on extended vacation through the Pennsylvania Anthracite region, (my family owned and operated mines along the Ruhr prior to the war). Having overcome the obstacles inherent to anyone, of working with the deficiency of one limb, (most particuarly an athlete), Mr. Grays grim determation served as an inspiration to his generation. While sad that he is little remembered outside his own home town, Kashatus' book brings to us quite vividly his life and times.
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Summary: One-Armed Wonder: Pete Gray, Wartime Baseball, and The Amer
Review: Brilliant overview of not only the man, rather a well balanced portrayal of his struggles, victories and defeats. A fine overview of the culture in which he was nurtured, (and ultimately retired into), helps set the tone for this fine biography. Having met Mr. Gray, I believe in this books authenticity.
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Summary: Well-written story of a one-armed man who played in Majors.
Review: This book is well-written. It is the life story of Major League Baseball's one-armed outfielder, Pete Gray. Gray grew up in the Hanover section of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania in the coal belt. He lost his right arm as a youngster, yet still played one year in the Major League for the St. Louis Browns. Grey was MVP of class AAA Memphis, stealing 68 bases and batting over .300. Here's the neat part: I visited Pete Gray this week (8-5-99), who is 84 years old, in a nursing home in Sheatown (near Nanticoke, PA). He signed my book and we spoke for about 30 minutes. He is still very sharp and friendly. The book reflects life in the coal towns. Gray (who's real last name is Wyshner, which is listed on his nursing home room) told me he never worked, making his income only from baseball. He said his most memorable moment was going 8 for 8 in a doubleheader, then getting pinch hit for in his 9th at-bat! A great book for history buffs. Vince Trivelpiece 8-7-99
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