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\nThis is a brand new book written about and by Johnny Antonelli. Here is a synopsis from Amazon.com.-Gary<\/p>\n
\nThis is a brand new book written about and by Johnny Antonelli. Here is a synopsis from Amazon.com.-Gary<\/p>\n
One of only 17 major-league players never to have spent a single day in the minors, Johnny Antonelli was a highly coveted phenom who signed a \u201cbonus baby\u201d contract with the Boston Braves for $52,000 a few days after graduating from Rochester\u2019s Jefferson High School in 1948. It wasn\u2019t until six years later, when he was traded to the New York Giants, that the stylish left-hander began realizing the potential the scouts had seen in him. In a seven-year stretch\u2014from 1953\u201359\u2014Antonelli was among baseball\u2019s best hurlers, compiling a 114\u201389 record, 22 shutouts and nine saves, while being named a National League All-Star five times. Following his baseball career, Antonelli became a successful entrepreneur in the tire business. Enjoy this inside look at the Golden Age of baseball. This is a brand new book written about and by Johnny Antonelli. Here is a synopsis from Amazon.com.-Gary One of only 17 major-league players never to have spent a single day in the minors, Johnny Antonelli was a highly coveted … Continue reading
\nYou can purchase it from Amazon.com. Here is the link:
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