Willie Horton

Name: Willie Horton
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SKU: 9781629379784
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Detroit's Own Willie the Wonder, the Tigers' First Black Great

By Willie Horton

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Willie Horton is an autobiography that chronicles the life and career of Willie Horton, a celebrated baseball player known for his remarkable achievements and contributions to the sport. The biography provides an insightful look into his personal struggles and triumphs both on and off the field, offering readers an in-depth understanding of his experiences and the legacy he left in the world of baseball.
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This memoir may appeal to you if you're interested in an inspiring and transformative journey through professional baseball. Authored by the famed sports figure himself, it beautifully captures the challenges and triumphs of a legendary MLB player, offering intimate insights into his life both on and off the field.

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A compelling autobiography from one of Detroit's favourite sons

At 15, Willie Horton received his first contract offer to become a professional baseball player. At 20, he smacked his first major-league home run. At 24, Horton stood in full uniform on the hood of his car, in the midst of burning homes and overturned vehicles, and pleaded for an end to the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots.

In this new autobiography, Willie Horton, Horton shares the fascinating story of his life and career, from growing up in Detroit's Jeffries Projects as the youngest of 21 children to winning a World Series with his hometown Tigers in 1968. Horton also candidly discusses the opposition he faced as a Black player, his fond memories of Al Kaline, the joy he felt in returning to the Tigers as a front office executive, and the many ways he still tries to give back to Detroit and his community.

By turns heartrending and hilarious, this timely chronicle is an essential contribution to baseball's written history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781629379784

Publisher: Triumph Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Triumph Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

With Kevin Allen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 539g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Sports Biographies Willie Horton

About the Author

Willie Horton played 15 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, winning a World Series in 1968. His number was retired in 2000, and since 2003 Horton has worked with the Tigers' front office.

Kevin Allen is a Michigan-based writer who spent 34 seasons as USA Today's hockey beat writer. He has written several books and co-authored memoirs by sports figures including Chris Chelios, Jeremy Roenick, Darren McCarty, Stu Grimson, and Mike Emrick.