Tales from the Clubhouse

Before and after every game, players gather in the clubhouse. Some meet with the press while others reel about the game. It is in these moments, we are able to share in the stories that create Hall-of-Famers’ careers. Meet the greatest players from all over the country as they recall the glory days, including Ted Williams, Pete Rose, Juan Marichal, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Joe Morgan, Hank Aaron, Charlie Pride, Buck O'Neil, Jim Kaat, Minnie Minoso, Ozzie Guillen, Hoyt Wilhelm, Phil Niekro, Tim McCarver, Tony Gwynn, Frank Thomas, Ferguson Jenkins, Red Schoendienst, Tony Conigliaro, Frank Robinson, Luis Aparacio, Mike Schmidt, Mark Buehrle, Jim Thome, Randy Johnson, Dave Winfield, Jim, and more. Join journalist Lew Freedman as he reminisces with players to discuss their greatest plays. From Willie May’s greatest catch to Dusty Baker’s first championship ring as a manager, Freedman shares what got them there.

Paperback. 320 pages. 2023, Blue River Press. By Lew Freedman.