Chicago, IL, U.S.A.: Henry Regnery Company, 1973. A hint of shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used first edition; almost new and unread condition; gift quality! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! White boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! Extremely scarce and out-of-print first edition! 217 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages of text and 16 wonderful pages of historic black and white photographs! "Ferguson Jenkins has shattered all recent pitching records to become the most consistent winner in baseball. The 1971 Cy Young award winner, with six consecutive twenty-game seasons behind him, Fergie now finds his equals only among the near-legendary pitchers of the past. Yet this extraordinary achievement has not ended Fergie's toughest battle: his struggle to be recognized, to be known as himself...........". First Edition / First Printing. White Boards. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

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Bookseller: Conover Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 042871
Title: Like Nobody Else: The Fergie Jenkins Story
Author: Jenkins, Ferguson; Vass, George
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition / First Printing
Publisher: Henry Regnery Company
Place of Publication: Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1973
Keywords: JENKINS, FERGUSON ARTHUR 1942 BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY 20TH CENTURY HISTORY CANADA CANADIAN BASEBALL PLAYERS HALL OF FAME SPORTS RECREATION CHICAGO CUBS MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHERS
Bookseller catalogs: Sports;
Size: 8vo

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