Authorhouse – Baseball, Golf, Wars, Women & Puppies: An Autobiography

Overview

Authorhouse presents an intimate memoir that spans a life rooted in Memphis street corners and river fog to navy ships at sea, boardroom tables with major league teams, and entrepreneurial ventures. The narrative opens with a compelling grabber from a Vietnam War-era moment aboard the USS PERKINS, then follows a chronological arc that threads sports, service, and storytelling into one memorable journey. The voice is vivid and tactile, inviting readers to feel the heat of a Mississippi summer, the roar of stadium crowds, the diesel-sweet scent of a ship deck, and the quick flash of a camera in a newsroom or on the field.

The author reflects on a diverse career—twenty years in the U.S. Navy, years as a photojournalist, and leadership roles with Chicago White Sox and Cubs—alongside a lifelong love of competition and craft. The result is a memoir that blends personal memory with historical texture, offering a window into disciplines that demand focus, resilience, and curiosity. Readers will notice a balance of anecdotal drama and grounded, factual detail that never overclaims but always invites reflection.

What you’ll discover

• Scenes from an upbringing in Memphis, a teenager’s early military interests, and dreams of naval aviation that shaped a lifelong voice.
• A look behind the scenes of baseball operations and front-office life, with mentoring moments and team dynamics that shaped leadership style.
• Moonlighting as a photojournalist and the interplay between image-making and writing, storytelling, and publication.
• Entrepreneurial efforts and management experiences across multiple small companies, highlighting adaptability and strategic thinking.
• Personal reflections on friendships, losses, and resilience across a multi-decade career, anchored by real people and moments.

A closer look at the eras

The narrative moves through formative eras—early influences from Memphis blues and popular culture, through Korean and Vietnam War memories, and into a life shaped by service, sports, and business. The author’s path demonstrates how curiosity and adaptability can guide a multi-faceted career across shifting industries, eras, and technologies. The tone remains approachable and factual, offering readers a grounded sense of scale and context without sensationalism.

Who should read this memoir?

• Fans of military history who appreciate first-person insight into shipboard life and flight culture.
• Sports enthusiasts curious about the human side of baseball front offices and team leadership in the late 20th century.
• Readers exploring career reinvention, resilience, and the pursuit of diverse interests over several decades.

Whether you seek inspiration for pursuing varied passions, or you simply crave a richly told life story with authentic voices, Baseball, Golf, Wars, Women & Puppies offers an engaging, memorable journey—one that invites reflection, curiosity, and a renewed appreciation for the people and moments that shape a life.