Bibliograph

They called me god, the best umpire who ever lived, by Doug Harvey and Peter Golenbock

Type

Label

They called me god, the best umpire who ever lived, by Doug Harvey and Peter Golenbock

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

They called me god

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

852226617

Responsibility statement

by Doug Harvey and Peter Golenbock

Sub title

the best umpire who ever lived

Summary

"The incredible memoir from the man voted one of the "Best Umpires of All Time" by the Society of American Baseball Research--filled with more than three decades of fascinating baseball stories"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A wonderful life -- A not-so-easy childhood -- Hard knocks at college -- A perfect inspiration -- Rootless in the minors -- Joy -- Noticed in Puerto Rico -- Hoops -- Al Barlick's whipping boy -- Characters -- Sandy, Willie, and Charlie Hustle -- Jocko and Shag -- Memorable moments -- Crew chief -- The commissioners -- The last hurrah -- My mission in life -- The hall of fame

Classification

Contributor