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The Rocket - Baseball Legend Roger Clemens (Hardcover)
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The Rocket - Baseball Legend Roger Clemens (Hardcover)
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Loot Price R519
Discovery Miles 5 190
You Save R161 (24%)
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Big names have always dominated baseball, and one of the biggest in
recent history is Roger Clemens - the Rocket. As a baseball great,
he has shown what it means to succeed, both on the field and off,
in his near quarter century of major-league service. "The Rocket:
Baseball Legend Roger Clemens" journeys from Clemens' humble and
sometimes difficult childhood through his illustrious career in
Boston, Toronto, New York, and Houston. Clemens rose through the
ranks, setting a new example of devoted work ethic and
responsibility to team and fan alike. Through it all he remained a
dedicated family man, not a trait usually associated with the
free-for-all image of a major-league baseball player. Joseph
Janczak traces Clemens' career from his high school days; through
his University of Texas collegiate baseball (where he was given the
pre-Rocket nickname of "Goose"); and on to his minor-league and
major-league career. Baseball's image when Clemens first started in
the halcyon days of the mid-1980s quickly dissolved into that of a
sport saddled with crises and scandals, such as gambling, steroids,
strikes, and fan distrust. But Clemens rose above it all and has
set an example for the fans, who he says are the reason for his
hard work on the mound each game. "The Rocket" includes thoughts
from teammates, opponents, and Clemens himself on his legendary
career. Janczak also discusses the ongoing steroid controversy and
the Rocket's philanthropic endeavors to the community. Written for
baseball fans of all ages and all levels of knowledge of the game,
"The Rocket" shows why baseball is America's pastime and why some
stars still deserve to be idolized.
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