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Miracle at Merion
- The Inspiring Story of Ben Hogan's Amazing Comeback and Victory at the 1950 U.S. Open
- Narrated by: Richard Allen
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
Legendary sportswriter Red Smith characterized Ben Hogan’s comeback from a near-fatal automobile crash in February 1949 as “the most remarkable feat in the history of sports.” Now, more than 60 years later, that statement still rings true. The crowning moment of Hogan’s comeback was his astonishing victory in the 1950 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club near Philadelphia, where his battered legs could barely carry him on the 36-hole final day. Miracle at Merion -the recipient of the USGA’s 2010 Herbert Warren Wind Award for the best golf book of the year - tells the stirring story of Hogan’s valiant triumph over adversity.
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Ben Hogan was one of the world's most accomplished golfers when, in 1949, a head-on collision with a bus left him with career-threatening injuries. David Barrett recounts Hogan's remarkable triumph at the 1950 U.S. Open, one of the great comebacks in sports history. Richard Allen performs with an articulate elegance, lending the proceedings an appropriately august air, making listeners comprehend the gravity of Hogan's accomplishment. Miracle at Merion is a remarkable account of an ascendant star's tragic fall and his improbable, inspiring rise back to the top.
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- Alfie B
- 03-01-24
An enjoyable trip in time
An excellent look back to a golden age of golf in the USA. The perseverance of Ben Hogan and his pursuit for excellence is delivered whilst also including the evolution of tournaments and the game itself. The narrator does an outstanding job to transport us to that period, delivering a wonderful account. I highly recommend this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-20
Amazing
Great book wish there was more books like this of the great man that is ben hogan simply the best
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