The Goose Is Loose
by Rich "Goose" Gossage, Russ Pate
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Author: Rich "Goose" Gossage, Russ PateEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-02-29
ISBN: 0345430689
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: A rich memoir from one of baseball's all-time greats
Summary: 4 Stars
Goose Gossage was one of the most dominating pitchers of his era. In his autobiography he talks about how he rose from a kid who was afraid he was going to decapitate Ernie Banks to the most feared reliever in baseball. Goose touches on his most memorable moments, including his locker room brawl with Cliff Johnson and the "No beer in the clubhouse" fiasco in San Diego which involved a very public run-in with Padres owner Joan Kroc. He lovingly looks at Thurman Munson and his great appreciation for him shines through. He also reveals how Catfish Hunter picked him up after a game in Toronto after Goose had blown another early save opportunity. The only drawback of the book for me is that it seemed Goose was trying too hard to be funny. Other than that minor detail, an enjoyable read. Recommended.
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