The Local Boys: Hometown Players for the Cincinnati Reds

by Joe Heffron, Jack Heffron, Chris Welsh (Foreword)

The Local Boys tells the stories of men who achieved the boyhood dream of playing for the hometown team. From Ethan Allen to Don Zimmer, they're all here, including Charlie "Bushel Basket" Gould, who played on the first team in 1869 to Junior Griffey, soon to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Alongside big-name stars like Dave Parker and Buddy Bell, fans will find those like Eddie Hunter, who played only one inning in 1933, never got to bat, and never fielded a ball. Every player receives a one- or two-page profile, many of which are based on original interviews with the players or surviving family members. Going beyond statistics, each profile brings the player to life through stories that have never before been told in print. An indispensible look at Cincinnati baseball history, The Local Boys makes an ideal gift for any Reds fan.

Genres: Sports

224 pages, Hardcover

First published March 17, 2014

Reviews

[Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in the Reds or baseball in general, this is the book for you! Joe and Jack Heffron fo a great of job of detailing the journey to the majors for all players, whether they played in one game or were Hall-of-Famers. If you are interested in learning how players used to make it to the big leagues, this is the book for you.

[Allegra Artis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will be receiving this book from a giveaway! Can't wait to begin reading. I will update as soon as I finish reading the book! :)

UPDATE: This book was great! Especially for someone that is interested in the Cincinnati Reds. It's quite informative and has so many players to choose from. You're bound to read about your favorites! Also has some funny stories throughout about the players. I would highly recommend this book to those interested in Cincinnati as well as those who really love baseball. Great informative book!