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100 1 $aBerkow, Ira.
245 14 $aThe corporal was a pitcher :$bthe courage of Lou Brissie /$cIra Berkow.
260 $aChicago, Ill. :$bTriumph Books,$c℗♭2009.
300 $axvi, 253 pages, [8] pages of plates :$billustrations ;$c24 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
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504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 243-244) and index.
505 0 $aLeft for dead -- Saving a limb -- The contraband -- An invitation from Connie Mack -- A bump in the road -- The Savannah sensation -- Ted Williams' line shot -- Pennant race heats up -- All-star lefty -- Falling behind -- The new pennant hope -- A new life -- Return to Italy.
520 $a"Doc, I'll take my chances." With those words, Lou Brissie turned down what was described as the only way of saving his life, the amputation of his leg after a World War II artillery barrage. This is the moving story of a veteran's determination to pursue his dream of pitching in the big leagues, no matter how difficult the rehabilitation and how slim his chances. Library Journal Reviews.
600 10 $aBrissie, Lou.
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776 08 $iOnline version:$aBerkow, Ira.$tCorporal was a pitcher.$dChicago, Ill. : Triumph Books, ℗♭2009$w(OCoLC)768107931
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