Title: Last time out : big-league farewells of baseball's greats /
Authors: Nogowski, John, 1953-
Publisher: Taylor Trade Pub. : Distributed by National Book Network,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Baseball United States History; Baseball players Retirement United States.
Abstract: "Last Time Out examines how the greatest players in baseball history left the game they once ruled. The stories of these men and how they finished their careers, never collected anywhere before now, show another side of the players whose achievements on the field made them legends." "After hours and hours of research through biographies, microfilm, magazines, and recollections, award-winning sportswriter John Nogowski culled the final game stories of 25 of the game's greatest athletes."--Jacket.
Contents: Babe Ruth: missing the proper exit (1935) -- Christy Mathewson: "Big Six" makes a great escape (1916) -- Ty Cobb: the last angry man leaves quietly (1928) -- Jackie Robinson: fire's out for trailblazer Robinson (1956) -- Walter Johnson: the Big Train reaches the station (1927) -- Joe Jackson: Shoeless Joe gets called out (1920) -- Dizzy Dean: Ol' Diz shuts 'em up one last time (1947) -- Satchel Paige: nothing was gainin' on Satchel Paige (1965) -- Joe DiMaggio: one last jolt from Joe (1951) -- Lou Gehrig: sad finish for the Iron Horse (1939) -- Cal Ripken, Jr.: sweet finale for Cal (2001) -- Carlton Fisk: thanks for the memories, Carlton (1993) -- Rogers Hornsby: Rajah leaves on a sour note (1937) -- Pete Rose: a last scratch (1986) -- Joe Morgan: staying under the radar (1984) -- Mickey Mantle: a quiet farewell for the Mick (1968) -- Willie Mays: say it ain't so, Willie (1973) -- Hank Aaron: one last swing for Hank (1976) -- Bob Feller: slow finish for rapid Robert (1956) -- Bob Gibson: bad time for a slam (1975) -- Sandy Koufax: short and oh so sweet (1966) -- Roberto Clemente: into history (1972) -- Stan Musial: back from the bench (1963) -- Carl Yastrzemski: to Yaz, with love (1983) -- Ted Williams: perfect swing, perfect finish (1960).