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Courtland's Spirits
by Donald Lehmann

Historic Figure

Steve Dalkowski
(Fastest and Wildest Pitcher in History)

* Immense power, incredible speed, no control
* Able to throw a ball through a wooden fence!
* Oriole prospect, Weaver project, never tamed
* 1960: 170 innings, 262 walks, 262 strikeouts
* Spends 9 years in minors terrifying batters
* Ted Williams faces him, says "Never Again"  
Quick Quote

"You'll never pitch for the Yanks, boy"

Blackboard Jungle
Motion Picture, 1955
(Director: Richard Brooks)

You should read this book IF

You've ever stepped into the batters box and fought down the fear
and the panic of having to face a wild, speedy, and unpredictable pitcher

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