Pinch Hitter And Other Sports Stories

This lighthearted collection of short stories from author Scott Young taps in to Canada's love of sports-from major-league baseball to the last play in football, from hockey to hunting in the great Canadian outdoors. Through stories like "e;The Pinch Hitter"e; and "e;Maloney's Last Stand,"e; Scott demonstrates how sports touch our lives and make up the stuff of our dreams. Showcasing the work of a writer at the height of his talent, The Pinch Hitter and Other Sports Stories features such heartwarming stories as "e;The Bean Ball,"e; "e;Dangerous Ice,"e; and "e;Goodbye Grandpa."e;