Ebook {Epub PDF} Fear Strikes Out: The Jim Piersall Story by Jim Piersall

"Fear Strikes Out" tells the tale of Jimmy Piersall, who played for the Boston Red Sox in the early to late s. He and Willy Mays of the Giants were the best defensive center fielders in pro baseball then and perhaps ever. "FSO" is more concerned with Jimmy's nervous /5(72). Fear strikes out; the Jim Piersall story by Piersall, Jimmy. Publication date When Jim Piersall first donned a Boston Red Sox uniform, he quickly distinguished himself as one of baseball's most colorful figures. Prone to wild rages, he argued with umpires, managers, and his fellow teammates, showing off an unpredictable personality User Interaction Count:  · "Jim Piersall, 22 year old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, had a mental breakdown in one so complete that seven months virtually have vanished from his memory This account of his experience is a frank and fascinating one."-Chicago Sunday Tribune "The story of a man who Brand: UNP - Bison Books.

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English. pages. When Jim Piersall first donned a Boston Red Sox uniform, he quickly distinguished himself as one of baseball's most colorful figures. Prone to wild rages, he argued with umpires, managers, and his fellow teammates, showing off an unpredictable personality that fans and sportswriters ate up, but which infuriated his club. "Fear Strikes Out" is a American biographical sports drama film depicting the life and career of American baseball player Jimmy Piersall. It is based on Piersall's memoir Fear Strikes Out: The Jim Piersall Story, co-written with Al Hirshberg. The film stars Anthony Perkins as Piersall and Karl Malden as his father, and it was the first directed by Robert Mulligan. This film is a Paramount Picture and was preceded by a TV version starring Tab Hunter. The format of the film allows d. "Fear Strikes Out" tells the tale of Jimmy Piersall, who played for the Boston Red Sox in the early to late s. He and Willy Mays of the Giants were the best defensive center fielders in pro baseball then and perhaps ever. "FSO" is more concerned with Jimmy's nervous breakdown in and his subsequent recovery.