Although the book, naturally, deals largely with Traynor’s baseball career we also offer a portrait of his rather complex personality. He was widely regarded as an exceptionally kind man (and he was a great guy) but he also had his share of quirks, foibles, and insecurities—his emotional meltdown during the 1938 pennant race is particularly revealing.
Traynor’s later years in Pittsburgh (including his radio career and his foray into professional wrestling) were a blast to write about. In some ways he was more popular in retirement than he was as a player.
Hey guys, sorry if my post was out of line or too pushy. I hesitated putting it up, but I had seen a couple of other first-time posters had put similar things up in the announcement forum so I thought it was OK.
On the other hand, you’ve shamed me into making some genuine posts here, rather than just lurking occasionally.
Again, no offense intended, and if a moderator wants to take it down, that’s fine by me.
Hey guys, sorry if my post was out of line or too pushy. I hesitated putting it up, but I had seen a couple of other first-time posters had put similar things up in the announcement forum so I thought it was OK.
On the other hand, you’ve shamed me into making some genuine posts here, rather than just lurking occasionally.
Again, no offense intended, and if a moderator wants to take it down, that’s fine by me.
Not that I have any authority at all, but it’s fine if it stays up, and I’ll definitely take a look at the book - Pie Traynor is a player who has always interested me, for reasons beyound my comprehension.
Hey guys, sorry if my post was out of line or too pushy. I hesitated putting it up, but I had seen a couple of other first-time posters had put similar things up in the announcement forum so I thought it was OK.
On the other hand, you’ve shamed me into making some genuine posts here, rather than just lurking occasionally.
Again, no offense intended, and if a moderator wants to take it down, that’s fine by me.
Not that I have any authority at all, but it’s fine if it stays up, and I’ll definitely take a look at the book - Pie Traynor is a player who has always interested me, for reasons beyound my comprehension.
Although the book, naturally, deals largely with Traynor’s baseball career we also offer a portrait of his rather complex personality. He was widely regarded as an exceptionally kind man (and he was a great guy) but he also had his share of quirks, foibles, and insecurities—his emotional meltdown during the 1938 pennant race is particularly revealing.
Traynor’s later years in Pittsburgh (including his radio career and his foray into professional wrestling) were a blast to write about. In some ways he was more popular in retirement than he was as a player.
We hope you have a chance to pick it up.
Heh, I think I’m supposed to write it up - did you or your collaborator talk to Charlie at Bucs Dugout about a review?
Hey guys, sorry if my post was out of line or too pushy. I hesitated putting it up, but I had seen a couple of other first-time posters had put similar things up in the announcement forum so I thought it was OK.
On the other hand, you’ve shamed me into making some genuine posts here, rather than just lurking occasionally.
Again, no offense intended, and if a moderator wants to take it down, that’s fine by me.
Not that I have any authority at all, but it’s fine if it stays up, and I’ll definitely take a look at the book - Pie Traynor is a player who has always interested me, for reasons beyound my comprehension.
In 1969, which was the centennial of the Cincinnati Red Stockings, some outfit named him the greatest thirdbaseman of all time. As a kid, I had some book that profiled him and the other selectees like Hornsby and Wagner.
