Greg Maddux: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star Pitchers (Baseball Biography Books)

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Chicago Cubs' Star Pitcher, Greg Maddux! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Baseball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.In Greg Maddux: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star Pitchers, you will be taken inside the life and career of one of baseball's greats, Greg Maddux. Maddux pitched in the major leagues for 23 seasons, mostly with the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs. He won a World Series in 1995, and built accolades that included 18 Gold Gloves (the most by any player in history) and eight All-Star selections alongside his many other awards.In 2014, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility. Maddux’s career remains the best example of how consistency can build greatness over decades.Pick up this unauthorized baseball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind baseball star, Greg Maddux! This is the perfect baseball chapter book for sports fans of all ages.This baseball book explores what makes Greg Maddux great, and what we can learn from his hard work.Here is a preview of what is inside this Greg Maddux book:Chapter 1: Early ChildhoodChapter 2: High School CareerChapter 3: Minor League CareerChapter 4: Major League Career - Rookie Season, 1988-1991 Seasons, Cy Young Seasons/Move to Atlanta, 1996-2003 Seasons, The Rest of Maddux’s Career and Retirement & Hall of Fame InductionChapter 5: Personal LifeAn excerpt from this Greg Maddux biography:The date was July 22, 1997. If you walked into Wrigley Field late that day, you may have missed not only a game but a legendary performance. Greg Maddux, as pitchers call it, was “in the zone.” The Atlanta Braves ace was mowing Cubs down so fast he really did not have time to break a sweat. Sammy Sosa could not figure him out. Mark Grace left the game perplexed. Ryne Sandberg and Dave Clark just watched in awe. Braves manager Bobby Cox just sat there with a smile on his face, knowing he was watching something historic. When all was said and done, the Braves won 4-1. The game lasted just two hours and seven minutes. But the most stunning statistic of that game? Greg Maddux pitched a complete game, throwing just 78 pitches. He never missed the strike zone. He gave up a few hits, but nothing earth-shattering, in what was an absolutely masterful performance. Did you enjoy this excerpt?If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this baseball biography book on Greg Maddux today! This is just one of many baseball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys.Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Clayton Kershaw or Christy Mathewson after you finish this one. Read more