Lefty by Vernona Gomez
An American Odyssey

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Synopsis

The biography of a baseball legend, Lefty is the hilarious, heart-warming, and star-studded story of Yankee great Vernon "Lefty" Gomez. It will thrill baseball fans and readers of Stan Musial, Satchel, and Luckiest Man. The life of Lefty Gomez is the story of baseball. Born at the beginning of the 20th century, Lefty remained part of the game until the century's close, and his list of accomplishments and adventures is incomparable. He pitched against Satchel... more

The biography of a baseball legend, Lefty is the hilarious, heart-warming, and star-studded story of Yankee great Vernon "Lefty" Gomez. It will thrill baseball fans and readers of Stan Musial, Satchel, and Luckiest Man. The life of Lefty Gomez is the story of baseball. Born at the beginning of the 20th century, Lefty remained part of the game until the century's close, and his list of accomplishments and adventures is incomparable. He pitched against Satchel Paige, vacationed with Babe Ruth, consoled Lou Gehrig the day he pulled himself from the line-up, roomed with Joe DiMaggio, started the first All Star game, won six World Series games, toured the globe as player and manager, traveled for thirty years as a national representative for Wilson Sporting Goods, and had collegiate baseball's top award named after him-all while becoming a pilot, playing the sax, and hobnobbing with the great entertainers of the day.Story Locale: New York/California/and many other American locales less

About Vernona Gomez

VERNONA GOMEZ is the daughter of June O'Dea and Vernon "Lefty" Gomez. She is a concert pianist and owner/director of the Creative Coaching Music Studio in... more

VERNONA GOMEZ is the daughter of June O'Dea and Vernon "Lefty" Gomez. She is a concert pianist and owner/director of the Creative Coaching Music Studio in Southport, Connecticut. LAWRENCE GOLDSTONE is the author or coauthor of thirteen books. One of his novels won a New American Writing Award; another was a New York Times notable mystery in 2008. Goldstone's writing has appeared in The Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and elsewhere. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and daughter.
Author Residence: Connecticut. Author Hometown: New York City less