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Dean of umpires : a biography of Bill Mcgowan, 1896-1954 / Bob Luke ; foreword by Jim Evans.
Van Pelt Library GV865.M296 L84 2005
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Luke, Bob.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- McGowan, Bill, 1896-1954.
- McGowan, Bill.
- Baseball umpires--United States--Biography.
- Baseball umpires.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2005]
- Summary:
- "This illustrated biography gives an intimate view of talented Hall of Fame umpire Bill McGowan, from his birth in 1896 and long marriage to his death of diabetes in 1954. With research including interviews with former players as well as family members, the work provides a wealth of anecdotes and insights into his profession"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Bill McGowan Timeline 11
- 1 Big Shot 21
- 2 When a Ball Was a Ball and a Strike Was a Strike 48
- 3 Not Born to Blush Unseen 58
- 4 Why Don't You Umpire? 78
- 5 The School 87
- 6 No. 1 101
- 7 That's a Sure-Fire Way to Lose Your Job 114
- Appendix The Textbook Used at McGowan's Umpiring School 135.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0786421363
- OCLC:
- 59712410
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