{"product_id":"overcoming-adversity-baseballs-tony-conigliaro-award-9781943816439","title":"Overcoming Adversity: Baseball's Tony Conigliaro Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Bill Nowlin\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Society for American Baseball Research\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Society for American Baseball Research\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Baseball - History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tony Conigliaro Award is given each year to the MLB player who \"overcomes an obstacle and adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination, and courage that were trademarks of Tony Conigliaro.\" Conigliaro was hit in the face by a pitch in 1967. His injuries were so severe that he did not return to the playing field until 1969, homering on Opening Day. Despite his dramatic return, Conigliaro continued to be plagued with vision problems and was forced to retire at age 30. Instituted in 1990 by the Red Sox to honor Conigliaro after his death, the award has been given to 29 players including Rocco Baldelli, Dickie Thon, Jim Abbott, Curtis Pride, and R.A. Dickey. The life stories of these players have been gathered in this book through the collective efforts of 27 authors and editors who are members of SABR, the Society for American Baseball Research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessional athletes perform seemingly superhuman feats at work every day. While they possess extraordinary skills, they, too, must persevere through human struggles, both physical and personal. Many MLB players have overcome significant adversity, obstacles, and disabilities to achieve their dreams on the diamond. The 29 athletes who have been presented with the Tony Conigliaro Award offer inspirational examples of ballplayers who have overcome significant adversity to enable them to pursue their professional careers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContents: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduction by Clayton Trutor\u003cbr\u003eThe Red Sox and the Tony Conigliaro Award by Bill Nowlin\u003cbr\u003eThe BBWAA and the Tony Conigliaro Award\u003cbr\u003eTony Conigliaro by Bill Nowlin\u003cbr\u003e1990 - Jim Eisenreich by Scot Johnson\u003cbr\u003e1991 - Dickie Thon by Bob LeMoine\u003cbr\u003e1992 - Jim Abbott by Rick Swaine\u003cbr\u003e1993 - Bo Jackson by Norm King\u003cbr\u003e1994 - Mark Leiter by Clayton Trutor\u003cbr\u003e1995 - Scott Radinksy by Gregory H. Wolf\u003cbr\u003e1996-Curtis Pride by David Laurila\u003cbr\u003e1997 - Eric Davis by Norm King\u003cbr\u003e1998 - Bret Saberhagen by Alan Cohen\u003cbr\u003e1999 - Mike Lowell by Bill Nowlin\u003cbr\u003e2000 - Kent Mercker by Clayton Trutor\u003cbr\u003e2000 - Tony Saunders by David E. Skelton\u003cbr\u003e2001 - Graeme LLoyd by Rory Costello\u003cbr\u003e2001 - Jason Johnson by Ryan Brecker\u003cbr\u003e2002 - Jose Rijo by Charles F. Faber\u003cbr\u003e2003 - Jim Mecir by Rick Swaine\u003cbr\u003e2004 - Dewon Brazelton by Rich Bogovich\u003cbr\u003e2005 - Aaron Cook by Joy Hackenmueller and Bill Nowlin\u003cbr\u003e2006 - Freddy Sanchez by Rich Bogovich\u003cbr\u003e2007 - Jon Lester by Saul Wisnia\u003cbr\u003e2008 - Rocco Baldelli by Eric Frost\u003cbr\u003e2009 - Chris Carpenter by Donna L. Halper\u003cbr\u003e2010 - Joaquin Benoit by Mark Brunke\u003cbr\u003e2011 - Tony Campana by Mark S. Sternman\u003cbr\u003e2012 - R.A. Dickey by Skip Nipper\u003cbr\u003e2013 - John Lackey by Susan Lantz\u003cbr\u003e2014 - Wilson Ramos by Joel Rippel\u003cbr\u003e2015 - Mitch Harris by Mike Huber\u003cbr\u003e2016 - Yangervis Solarte by Gordon Edes\u003cbr\u003ePride and Perseverance: The Topps Baseball Card Set by Bill Nowlin\u003cbr\u003eThe Hutch Award by Clayton Trutor\u003cbr\u003eThe Lou Gorman Award","brand":"Society for American Baseball Research","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45542758875287,"sku":"9781943816439","price":1420.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781943816439.webp?v=1767121863","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/overcoming-adversity-baseballs-tony-conigliaro-award-9781943816439","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}