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<strong>The definitive biography of Dodgers legend Don Drysdale</strong><br /><br />Larger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering 6-foot-5 righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts&hellip;and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the major leagues in four times. Off the field, Drysdale&rsquo;s personality dominated every room he walked into. With a smile as immense as the sun, Drysdale&rsquo;s contemporaries included Frank Sinatra and Howard Cosell.<br /><br />In <em>Up and In</em>, longtime Orange County Register sportswriter Mark Whicker takes readers on a remarkable journey through Drysdale&rsquo;s life and career. Featuring exclusive interviews with Drysdale&rsquo;s teammates, broadcasting, and colleagues, this new biography paints a complete portrait of an unparalleled baseball life &ndash; from Drysdale&rsquo;s early years in Van Nuys to his sudden passing in 1993 at age 56.&nbsp;&nbsp;