Most people don't remember John Morris, save for Cardinals and Royals fans. This an interesting (and amusing) read of a top athlete, who although never a star, had his moments on some very good teams. Many of the role-players like Morris get lost in the shuffle of history, but his book reminds us that every minor-leaguer has a dream, and probably has had that dream from when he was a boy - to make the bigs. It also reminds...
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From the grind of the minor leagues to the thrill of playing in the World Series...John Morris knows baseball extemely well-having played 12 years with the Cardinals, Phillies and Angels. In his first book "Bullet Bob Comes to Louisville" Morris demonstrates a surprising strong talent as a writer and storyteller. The strength of his book comes from his ability to take his baseball experiences and interweave them with themes...
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As a former teammate of Johnny Mo's, with the Cardinals and Phillies, I vividly recall many of the events he describes in his stories. These stories bring back so many memories - precious memories of the joys and pains experienced on the trek to become a major leaguer. I knew Johnny Mo was a great teammate and an outstanding individual, but I did not know he was such a wonderful storyteller! I could not put the book...
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Great first effort. This book is suprisingly well written for a first time author and an ex-jock to boot! Their are some really funny stories and a few sad ones as you follow the path of Morris'major and minor league career. I hope Morris has some more stories for a follow up!
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