Title: Becoming Mr. October /
Authors: Jackson, Reggie,; Baker, Kevin, 1958-
Year: 2013
Subjects: Jackson, Reggie.; New York Yankees (Baseball team); Baseball players United States Biography; African American baseball players United States Biography.
Abstract: Reggie Jackson, who hit 563 homers and earned the nickname "Mr. October," relates his story and the path he paved in baseball history.
Contents: Bull in the ring -- Birmingham -- Gunslingers -- Leaving Charlie O. -- "Like a guy trying to hustle a girl in a bar" -- "Any specific player" -- Billy -- The hole in the doughnut -- The article -- Boston -- Eye exam -- Calling my dad -- Hiding in the bathroom -- Pinch hitter -- "Another chapter in the tumultuous life of the Yankees" -- "That's three, mom!" -- Sitting in the rocking chair -- Reggie! Bar -- Here we go again -- Forcing the issue -- "One's a born liar" -- "A very simple game for children" -- Catching Boston -- "I hit it to the Prudential Building" -- "Finding a prize in the weeds" -- Epilogue: "Nothing gold can stay."