Able to Play

Able to Play shares the inspiring stories of four baseball players. Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown, Ron Santo, Jim Abbott, and Curtis Pride faced physical challenges other players didn’t have. With determination and guts, they didn’t just overcome; they excelled. This book is a game-changing celebration of overcoming odds. This ebook includes a sample chapter of Good Sports book, SOLDIER ATHLETES. What does it take to turn a physical challenge into a big-league triumph? A Different Kind of Curveball: Learn how Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown used a hand mangled in a farm accident to throw one of the most baffling pitches in baseball history. A Secret Illness: Discover how All-Star third baseman Ron Santo hid his diabetes from the public for years, battling the disease in secret while becoming a fan favorite. One-Armed Wonder: Witness the incredible story of Jim Abbott, a pitcher born without a right hand who taught himself to pitch, field, and ultimately throw a no-hitter in the major leagues. Playing Without Sound: Follow the journey of Curtis Pride, a deaf outfielder who learned to excel at the highest level by relying on his eyes, instincts, and unstoppable determination.