From the Book - 1st Taylor Trade Pub. ed.
Babe Ruth: missing the proper exit (1935)
Christy Mathewson: "Big Six" makes a great escape (1916)
Ty Cobb: the last angry man leaves quietly (1928)
Jackie Robinson: fire's out for trailblazer Robinson (1956)
Walter Johnson: the Big Train reaches the station (1927)
Joe Jackson: Shoeless Joe gets called out (1920)
Dizzy Dean: Ol' Diz shuts 'em up one last time (1947)
Satchel Paige: nothing was gainin' on Satchel Paige (1965)
Joe DiMaggio: one last jolt from Joe (1951)
Lou Gehrig: sad finish for the Iron Horse (1939)
Cal Ripken, Jr.: sweet finale for Cal (2001)
Carlton Fisk: thanks for the memories, Carlton (1993)
Rogers Hornsby: Rajah leaves on a sour note (1937)
Pete Rose: a last scratch (1986)
Joe Morgan: staying under the radar (1984)
Mickey Mantle: a quiet farewell for the Mick (1968)
Willie Mays: say it ain't so, Willie (1973)
Hank Aaron: one last swing for Hank (1976)
Bob Feller: slow finish for rapid Robert (1956)
Bob Gibson: bad time for a slam (1975)
Sandy Koufax: short and oh so sweet (1966)
Roberto Clemente: into history (1972)
Stan Musial: back from the bench (1963)
Carl Yastrzemski: to Yaz, with love (1983)
Ted Williams: perfect swing, perfect finish (1960).
