Still Throwing Heat

Author : J.R. Richard
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1629370991
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Still Throwing Heat written by J.R. Richard and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A flame-throwing star with the Houston Astros, J. R. Richard was at the top of his profession when he inexplicably began complaining of arm weakness in 1980. Initially scoffed at because he continued approaching 100 mph on the radar gun, everything changed when Richard collapsed while playing catch with a teammate—later diagnosed as a life-threatening stroke. The shocking development ended Richard's major league career and set off a chain of events that led to the former All-Star being homeless by the mid-1990s. This rapid rise and sudden, tragic fall define the unusual, moving, and inspirational life of a Houston icon who has endured many hardships but has become an admired figure in his adopted hometown. J. R. Richard tells that story now in his own words, including the highs and the lows of his brilliant athletic career, the difficulties that befell him on and off the field, abandonment by those he counted on after his stroke, the despair of losing everything, and his ultimate redemption and giving back to the community.

Author : J.R. Richard
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1633191613
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Still Throwing Heat written by J.R. Richard and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A flame-throwing star with the Houston Astros, J. R. Richard was at the top of his profession when he inexplicably began complaining of arm weakness in 1980. Initially scoffed at because he continued approaching 100 mph on the radar gun, everything changed when Richard collapsed while playing catch with a teammate—later diagnosed as a life-threatening stroke. The shocking development ended Richard's major league career and set off a chain of events that led to the former All-Star being homeless by the mid-1990s. This rapid rise and sudden, tragic fall define the unusual, moving, and inspirational life of a Houston icon who has endured many hardships but has become an admired figure in his adopted hometown. J. R. Richard tells that story now in his own words, including the highs and the lows of his brilliant athletic career, the difficulties that befell him on and off the field, abandonment by those he counted on after his stroke, the despair of losing everything, and his ultimate redemption and giving back to the community.

Author : Nolan Ryan
Publisher : Avon Books
ISBN 13 : 9780380708260
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Throwing Heat written by Nolan Ryan and published by Avon Books. This book was released on 1990-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life story of the only league pitcher to have hurled five no-hitters in his career.

Author : Mike Lupica
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780142407578
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heat written by Mike Lupica and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 Bestseller! Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s only family is his seventeen-yearold brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system—or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael’s secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources. Perfect for any Little Leaguer with dreams of making it big--as well as for fans of Mike Lupica's other New York Times bestsellers Travel Team, The Big Field, The Underdogs, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Game Changers series, this cheer-worthy baseball story shows that when the game knocks you down, champions stand tall.

Author : Fred Bowen
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1561455733
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Throwing Heat written by Fred Bowen and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for his crazy fastball pitches, Jack has never had a problem striking a batter out. Until now. This season, he's playing in a new league where the distance to the catcher's mitt is a lot greater, and he can't get seem to get into the strike zone. Then a baseball coach at a local college shows Jack some new pitches and tells him about Steve Dalkowski, who never made it out of the minor leagues because he wouldn't throw other pitches. At first Jack doesn't listen to the coach's advice, but with the season on the line, he realizes that the coach was right. Is it too late to change his game plan? In this installment of his Sports Story series, author Fred Bowen shows readers how to battle the ache of disappointment and rise to new challenges. Readers can learn more about pitching phenoms Steve Dalkowski and Sandy Koufax and their Major League Baseball careers in the afterword.

Author : David Locke Webster
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book General Physics for Colleges written by David Locke Webster and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Royal Society of New Zealand
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transactions and Proceedings written by Royal Society of New Zealand and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : New Zealand Institute
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute written by New Zealand Institute and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proceedings or notices of the member institutes of the society form part of the section "Proceedings" in each volume; lists of members are included in v. 1-41, 43-60, 64-

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 766 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Royal Society of New Zealand
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 764 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand written by Royal Society of New Zealand and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes proceedings of member institutes of the Society and of the Society's Science Congress through v. 84, 1956/57.