Since 1876, approximately 16,000 young men have enjoyed at least a
taste of glory by appearing in big league games, many of them only
a few times. By the end of the 2009 season, out of the millions who
have aspired, fewer than three thousand individuals will have had
the good fortune to be a major league regular for five or more
seasons. Most of these reached the big leagues in their late teens
or early twenties, peaked in their late twenties, and played into
their mid or late thirties. The median age at which they hung up
their spikes was 35. However, there have been 197 young men who
played in their last big league contest at the age of 30 or
younger. With a focus on the stories of 15 greats and near-greats,
this book provides information on the 197 men who played their
final major league game before their 31st birthday. Why did their
careers end so soon? The reasons are varied and include drug and
alcohol abuse, suicide, illness, injury, banishment, and declining
ability among others.
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