"The Local Boys by Joe and Jack Heffron tells the stories of men who achieved the boyhood dream of playing for the hometown team. From Ethan Allen to Don Zimmer, they're all here, including
Charlie "Bushel Basket" Gould, who played on the first team in 1869 to Junior Griffey, soon to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Alongside big-name stars like Dave Parker and Buddy Bell, fans
will find those like Eddie Hunter, who played only one inning in 1933, never got to bat, and never fielded a ball. Every player receives a one- or two-page profile, many of which are based on
original interviews with the players or surviving family members. Going beyond statistics, each profile brings the player to life through stories that have never before been told in print.
Anindispensible look at Cincinnati baseball history, The Local Boys makes an ideal gift for any Reds fan. "--
