Herb Pennock: Baseball's Faultless Pitcher

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Herb Pennock: Baseball's Faultless Pitcher

Herbert Jefferis Pennock (1894-1948) was a Hall of Fame pitcher for the dynastic 1920s New York Yankees. Considered one of the best left-handed pitchers in history, Pennock won 241 games on the mound, never lost in his five World Series starts, and came within four outs of pitching the first no-hitter in a World Series in 1927. More than just a great pitcher, Pennock was well-respected by teammates and locals alike. He was known as a principled, practical gentleman, with an intellect that matched his pitching skills and a humanity that bested both.

In Herb Pennock: Baseballâ€™s Faultless Pitcher, Keith Craig recounts Pennockâ€™s ascent from well-to-do Kennett Square to the heights of major league baseball. Signed by the Philadelphia Aâ€™s legendary Connie Mack as an 18-year-old school boy, Pennock would flourish into a dependable pitcher for the New York Yankees. He was part of the iconic Murdererâ€™s Row team and played a crucial role in their World Series victories. For 22 seasons, Pennockâ€™s forte was control, not power; he studied each hitter, every at bat, and exploited all weaknesses. When Pennockâ€™s playing career came to an end, he used that same single-minded diligence as the General Manager of the woeful Philadelphia Phillies, where he reinvented the team through the careful development of its farm system that resulted in the 1950 pennant-winning Whiz Kids.

Including interviews with Pennockâ€™s family members and Kennett Square residents who personally knew the baseball legend, Herb Pennock: Baseballâ€™s Faultless Pitcher is the first biography to paint such a complete picture of Pennock and the times he lived in. Featuring original photographs provided by his family, this book delivers an invaluable look into the life of a great ballplayer, savvy front-office executive, and honorable man.

Country	USA
Author	Keith Craig
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9781442252196
ISBN	1442252197
Label	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	344
PublicationDate	2016-04-29
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Studio	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Herb Pennock: Baseball's Faultless Pitcher

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