INSCRIBED BY BOSTON SPORTSWRITER HERB CREHAN, RED SOX MANAGER JOE MORGAN, AND FOUR 1967 RED SOX WORLD SERIES PLAYERS
(MORGAN, Joe) CREHAN, Herbert F. Lightning in a Bottle. The Sox of '67. Boston: Branden, (1992). Octavo, original navy cloth, original dust jacket.
First edition, presentation copy, of this history of the remarkable 1967 Red Sox, inscribed by the author, veteran Boston sportswriter Herb Crehan: "To Frank—1967 was a very special year. I hope this brings a great year to life for you! All best wishes, Herb Crehan. 6.21.92. Go Sox in 92!!"; boldly inscribed by the Red Sox manager: "To Frank, Best to You, Joe Morgan" above the signature of relief pitcher Bob Stanley; additionally signed above their team pictures by catcher Russ Gibson and pitcher Gary Bell; and signed on a rear blank by pitcher Jose Santiago.
Lightning in a Bottle offers a fascinating inside look at the legendary 1967 Red Sox from the perspective of Boston baseball historian and sportswriter Herb Crehan. With two programs and a ticket to the charity roast of Red Sox relief pitcher Dick "The Monster" Radatz to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Fine condition.