Book
One shot at forever : a small town, an unlikely coach, and a magical baseball season / Chris Ballard.
In 1971, a small-town high school baseball team from rural Illinois playing with hand-me-down uniforms and peace signs on their hats defied convention and the odds. Led by an English teacher with no coaching experience, the Macon Ironmen emerged from a field of 370 teams to become the smallest school in Illinois history to make the state final, a distinction that still stands. There, sporting long hair, and warming up to Jesus Christ Superstar, the Ironmen would play a dramatic game against a Chicago powerhouse that would change their lives forever.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781401324384
- ISBN: 140132438X
- Physical Description: viii, 254 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Hyperion, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Portions of this book originally appeared in Sports Illustrated."--T.p. verso |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | NL Lexile. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Baseball > Illinois > Macon > History. High school athletes > Illinois > Macon > History. Macon (Ill.) > Social life and customs. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Main Library - Lakeview | 796.35762 BALLARD (Text) | 37620000801011 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
Related Resource: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1212/2011042752-d.html
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