Fans Called Him "e;Turkey,"e; I Called Him Dad

Baseball Hall of Famer Norman Thomas "e;Turkey"e; Stearnes (1901-1979) batted more than .400 three times, led the Negro Leagues in home runs seven times and holds the all-time Negro Leagues record for career home runs. Despite his legendary achievements on the field, Stearnes worked off-seasons in Detroit's auto plants, including one owned by Walter Briggs, who also owned the Detroit Tigers--a team Stearnes couldn't play for because he was black. Written by his eldest daughter, this first biography of "e;Turkey"e; Stearnes intimately recounts his life and career and gives overdue recognition to one of the greatest all-around players in the history of baseball.