Off Base: Confessions of a ThiefRickey Henderson is a legend in his own time. Though opponents detest him for his flashy, showboating style of play, they respect him as perhaps the finest leadoff hitter ever to play the game of baseball. After breaking Lou Brock's all-time stolen base record, Henderson now writes his revealing autobiography, telling about his relationships with some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Photo insert. |
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Contents
The Evolution of a Hot Dog | 1 |
Baseballs Answer to Showtime | 7 |
U Cant Touch Rickey | 21 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Off Base: Confessions of a Thief |
| Authors | Rickey Henderson, John Shea |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | HarperCollins, 1992 |
| ISBN | 0060179759, 9780060179755 |
| Length | 210 pages |
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