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BIG-TOP LIFE.
- Source :
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Sports Illustrated . Jun2023, Vol. 134 Issue 5, p30-30. 1p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Scorecard: Life On and Off the Field GAMEPLAN: THE SMART FAN'SGUIDE TO RIGHT NOW: READ Few things in the sports world are as romanticized as minor league baseball, a universe of young people chasing a dream while being paid a mere pittance. In recalling that season, McGee - who ultimately struck it big with ESPN - has crafted a memoir that is charming and heartfelt. In late 1993, McGee, dreaming of becoming the next Mel Allen, instead hooked on with the Asheville Tourists in a front-office gig that paid $100 a week in cash and required him to do everything from shepherding Elvis impersonators to dealing with mascot brawls. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- *YOUNG adults
*MINOR league baseball
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0038822X
- Volume :
- 134
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sports Illustrated
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 163708904