Johnny Antonelli: A Baseball Memoir (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781933360614)

One of only 17 major-league players never to have spent a single day in the minors, Johnny Antonelli was a highly coveted phenom who signed a "bonus baby" contract with the Boston Braves for $52,000 a few days after graduating from Rochester's Jefferson High School in 1948. It wasn't until six years later, when he was traded to the New York Giants, that the stylish left-hander began realizing the potential the scouts had seen in him. In a seven-year stretch--from 1953-59--Antonelli was among baseball's best hurlers, compiling a 114-89 record, 22 shutouts and nine saves, while being named a National League All-Star five times. Following his baseball career, Antonelli became a successful entrepreneur in the tire business. Enjoy this inside look at the Golden Age of baseball.

Author: Johnny Antonelli, Scott Pitoniak
ISBN-10: 1933360615
ISBN-13: 9781933360614
Publisher: RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2012
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d