Summer on the Diamond as the 1966 Modesto Reds Bat Girl - Paperback

by Claudia Buob Hagen (Author)

The return of Minor League baseball to Modesto, California in 1966 was historical, became record setting, and legendary. The mighty collection of Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Rollie Fingers, Dave Duncan, Tony La Russa, and other young players, all had Major League stars in their eyes. The team also had the first ever, in professional baseball, redheaded Bat Girls. I was one of them We all worked hard together that year sweeping through the California League taking the 1966 League Championship. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent, because we were all guilty Guilty of an awesome experience and a baseball season never to be forgotten by players, fans and this Bat Girl. This is how it all happened.

Author Biography

Summer on the Diamond... is the sixth non-fiction book by author Claudia Hagen. "Tonight We Fly! The Soviet Night Witches of WWII," "American Women During WWII," "The Night A Fortress Fell To Fairfield," "The Mystic High Adventures of Fannie Flame & Crew," and "Hanford's Secret Clouds of Despair are her previous works along with two children's books. Each of her books have their own Facebook page. After thirty-six years as a critical care nurse and twelve years as a commercially rated hot air balloon pilot, she is now retired and living in California's Central Valley. When she is not researching or writing, she enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and watching her grandkids play baseball. Learn more about Claudia and her books by visiting: www.claudiahagen.com