THE WARREN SPAHN STORY

by Milton J. Shapiro ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1958

Boston may read the story of Warren Spahn and the Boston Braves with chagrin -- for certainly the change in the team record when it transferred to Milwaukee is a changeling story. A Braves' scout spotted Spahn while he was a high school student. Spahn's father pinned all his hopes on Warren. Then when he signed with the Braves after high school a bad shoulder put him out of commission -- and the ballplayer's father had a breakdown. Spahn met many a curve-ball on the route to fame. His nose was broken and a bad knee bothered him recurrently. He was a staff sergeant in World War II, was injured at Remaggen Bridge, played to apathetic fans in Boston, but found glory in Milwaukee where attendance at the first games surpassed the previous season's total of Boston fans. Most valuable player of the Braves Spahn and his teammates took the 1957 World Championship. There is wish fulfillment here, for all the hero-worshippers in the bleachers.

Pub Date: April 1, 1958

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Messner

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1958

Categories: NONFICTION