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The opening frames Uecker’s perspective on talent, minor-league life, and the comic energy he brought to the game, supported by photo-rich material and authorial commentary. Front matter also credits broadcasters and photographers involved in the book’s presentation and documents its publication history and acknowledgments.","Outrageous but TrueStories of BaseballBob Uecker  \nand Mickey Herskowitz16 PAGES OF PHOTOS!  \n①  \nBOB UECKER feels more fortunate than most formerbig leaguers,because he has no feelings of frustra-tion,of promise unfulfilled.He knows he got themost out of his talent—and it wasn't much.This isfrom the man whose greatest thrill in baseball waswatching a guy fall out of the upper deck inPhiladelphia—who loved being in the minor leagues,and who once shagged fly balls with a tuba.What helacked in talent,Uecker made up in high jinks.Hisstories are hilarious,his insights keen,and his heart isas big as a diamond ...  \n“An engagingly droll journeyman's view of thenational pastime.”  \n#  KIRKUS REVIEWS\n\nMICKEY HERSKOWITZ is a broadcaster forHouston's KPRC-TV and a nationally syn-dicated sports columnist.  \nBob Ueckerand Mickey Herskowitz  \nBaseball cards from the collection of Larry Fritsch,735 Old WausauRoad,Stevens Point.WI 54481.All interior photographs not otherwisecredited are from Bob Uecker's personal collection.  \nCover photography provided by Lite Beer,Miller Brewing Company.Milwaukee,WI.  \nThis Jove book contains the completetext of the original hardcover edition.It has been completely reset in a typefacedesigned for easy reading,and was printedfrom new film.  \nCATCHER IN THE WRY  \nA Jove Book /published by arrangement withthe author  \nPRINTING HISTORY  \nG.P.Putnam's Sons edition /August 1982Jove edition /May 1983Ninth printing /December 1985  \nAll rights reserved.  \nCopyright.C 1982 by Bob Uecker and Mickey HerskowitzThis book may not be reproduced in whole or in part,by mimeograph or any other means,without permission.For information address:G.P.Putnam's Sons,200 Madison Avenue,New York,N.Y.10016.  \nISBN:0-515-07898-0  \nJove Books are published by The Berkley Publishing Group,200 Madison Avenue,New York,N.Y.10016.The words “A JOVE BOOK”and the“J”with sunburstare trademarks belonging to Jove Publications,Inc.  \n# Acknowledgments\n\nWhen people ask who made me a broadcaster,or abaseball humorist,I give them the names of a dozenpitchers in the National League.  \nBut I also want to express my thanks to MerleHarmon,who talked me into doing an audition withABC;to Alan(Bud)Selig,who gave me my firstopportunity in broadcasting with the Brewers;and AlHirt,for letting me try out my brand of comedy on thestage of his nightclub.I just recited the highlights of mycareer and the audience thought it was hilarious.  \nThe efforts of many people went into the making ofthis book,but a special debt is owed to Mark Stillwell,the president (retired)of the Bob Uecker Fan Club(alsoretired).  \nTo Gus,my father,who was never surprisedwhen I struck out.  \nHe would have seen the humorin all the good it did me.","cbCaihQgBEXwLtrc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihQgBEXwLtrc","pdf",11753145,260,"English","en",105,"# Outrageous but True Stories of Baseball\n## Opening description and editorial framing\n## Publication history and credits\n## Acknowledgments","[{\"question\":\"Who are the authors of Catcher In the Wry?\",\"answer\":\"The book credits Bob Uecker and Mickey Herskowitz as the authors.\"},{\"question\":\"What kind of content does Catcher In the Wry present?\",\"answer\":\"It presents humorous, baseball-focused stories and personal insights, introduced as “Outrageous but TrueStories of Baseball.”\"},{\"question\":\"What does the acknowledgments section reveal?\",\"answer\":\"It thanks people who helped shape Uecker’s broadcasting career and comedy opportunities, including those who encouraged auditions and early career openings.\"}]","Catcher In the Wry - 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