Mark "The Bird" Fidrych

The book is a hardcover edition with a worn dust jacket, showing typical signs of library use, including stickers and markings. The cover has some edge wear and small tears, primarily at the corners. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is still suitable for reading or display.

"Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych" by S. H. Burchard, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich in 1977, offers an engaging biography of the charismatic Detroit Tigers pitcher known for his eccentric on-field behavior and remarkable 1976 rookie season. This hardcover edition, part of the "Sports Star" series, captures the essence of Fidrych's impact on baseball and his lasting legacy. The book, illustrated with photographs, provides a vivid portrayal of Fidrych's career and personality. While the copyright page confirms its 1977 publication, the book appears to be an ex-library copy, indicated by library markings and stickers. This edition is a valuable find for collectors of sports biographies and baseball enthusiasts. Condition-wise, the dust jacket shows signs of wear, consistent with its library history, but remains intact for display.