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An incredibly talented athlete from the tough streets of South Central LA, Eric Davis went on to become a crucial part of a World Series Champion team (Cincinnati, 1990), a World Series contending team (Baltimore, 1997), an All Star, a "phenom" featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated under the headline "Smash Hit." In this richly detailed biography, Eric tells the story of the man behind the uniform. Again and again, Eric has confounded the skeptics who thought he wouldn't get out of the ghetto, wouldn't become a star player, wouldn't come back from injuries, and most recently, that he wouldn't survive cancer. Fueled by strong faith, a loving family, and almost superhuman power to see the good in adversity, Eric has again and again exceeded all expectations. Along with the triumphs, have come overwhelming tragedies as he watched his beloved older brother join a gang, fall prey to the streets, and die just as Eric was battling cancer. All Americans--particularly baseball fans, people whose lives have been touched by cancer, Christians, African Americans--will relate to Eric's story. In the tradition of The Natural and Dave Dravecky's Comeback, Born to Play is an inspiring story of determination, courage, and hope.
| ISBN-13 | 9780670885114 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0670885118 |
| Weight | 1.24 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 1.00 x 9.25 In |
| List Price | $24.95 |
| Format | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 288 pages |
| Publisher | Viking Adult |
| Published On | 1999-04-01 |
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[10], 278 pages. Color illustrations. Eric Keith Davis (born May 29, 1962) is a former center fiel...
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