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Charlie Gehringer: A Biography of the Hall of Fame Tigers Second Baseman
Charlie Gehringer A Biography of the Hall of Fame Tigers Second Baseman Author:John C. Skipper Charlie Gehringer was the best second baseman of his era. He is regarded by many as the best two-strike hitter of all time and his seemingly effortless fielding ability earned him the nickname of "The Mechanical Man." Sports writers groused that he was too quiet to be a star. Charlie replied that he didn't hit with his mouth. This work follows G... more »ehringer's career from the day a scout spotted him on the sandlots of Michigan in 1923 to his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1949 and into his life after baseball.« less