Carew

When Rod Carew retired in 1985, following twelve seasons with the Minnesota Twins and seven with the California Angels, he had amassed seven batting titles, more than three thousand hits, and eighteen All—Star selections and was considered one of the best pure hitters to ever play the game. While his baseball career is well documented—Rookie of the Year in 1967 and a first—ballot Hall of Fame selection in 1991—this compelling chronicle of Carew’s life extends far beyond the baseball diamond...