Digby: The Story Of Red Sox Scout George Digby

George Digby's life story is like a walk through baseball history. A Red Sox Hall of Famer, Digby's career spanned generations and brought a true sense of class to baseball. After his illustrious scouting career, colleagues and players alike rank him as one of baseball's all-time great scouts. With insight only an insider could have, Digger shares a host of colorful, original stories about legends, icons, and heroes, from Babe and Ty Cobb to the Red Sox owners the Yawkeys and Digby's close friend, the great Ted Williams. Digby's stories offer a truly unique look at baseball, with tales about a star-studded lineup, from Shoeless Joe to Dizzy Dean and beyond. Digger tells about being the first scout to find Willie Mays. Along the way, George shares secrets of scouting and how he signed more than 50 future big leaguers, including a player only Digby believed in - Hall of Famer Wade Boggs. Sit back and enjoy a dynamic, candid, and entertaining look at Amerca's pastime. Digby provides a rich tapestry of baseball.

Author: George Digby

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: May 19, 2017

Number of Pages: 152 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1546852700

ISBN-13: 9781546852704