Mr. Mulligan (eBook)

The Life of Champion Armless Golfer Tommy McAuliffe

Tom Patrick McAuliffe II (Autor)

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2022 | 1. Auflage
128 Seiten
Bookbaby (Verlag)
978-1-6678-3611-9 (ISBN)

Infos

He captured the world's attention through golf... ...and through humor and grit, inspired millions. Do you know the story of golfer Tommy McAuliffe? Born in 1893, he was destined to make an impact, and not just from the tee box. A magnetic personality that made the greatest golfers who ever lived want to join him for a round. He played with Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, and Arnold Palmer. What made him unique? On his good days, he could shoot even par... ...and he lost both his arms at age 9. When his adoring fans would come to watch, Tommy would give them quite a show, and something to think about. His motto was 'There is no handicap in life except a mental one.' Golf wasn't his only passion. He promoted laws and testified before Congress on rehabilitation and the physically disabled. Tommy McAuliffe was a published author, on-air radio host, actor, public speaker, newspaper reporter, magazine publisher, and farmer. Could you type a book with a pencil in your mouth? You'll adore this uplifting and award-winning true story because it's lovingly written by the grandson who adored him as a lasting tribute to a man who set out to change the world. Get it now!

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Through the turmoil of the Great Depression, the golden days of Vaudeville and World War II, Tommy McAuliffe, who lost both arms in a tragic streetcar accident at the age of nine, thrilled audiences around the world with his golf tricks. Later in life he touched their hearts with this inspiring story and life philosophy. Among his many accomplishments, McAuliffe played with golf legends Bobby Jones, Walter Hagan, and Arnold Palmer. He played golf in 49 states, Australia, and Canada over the course of one year. He also promoted laws and testified before Congress on rehabilitation and the physically disabled. Tommy McAuliffe was a published author, on-air radio host, actor, public speaker, newspaper reporter, magazine publisher, farmer, and golfer. Tommy McAuliffe's life of overcoming tragedy with grit and humor via the will power of the mind can benefit all who read it. A leader in the fight for equal rights for the disabled, his inspiring outlook will delight golfer and non-golfer alike!Here's hoping you'll find the life of 'Mr. Mulligan' Tommy McAuliffe champion armless golfer an inspiration. He is a shining example of a man who didn't make excuses and loved life, despite the cards he had been dealt. Golf is a special sport where there is always something to learn, not just on the links, but principles and ideals that can be applied directly to life. Fore!

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.4.2022
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• ISBN-10: 1-6678-3611-0 / 1667836110
• ISBN-13: 978-1-6678-3611-9 / 9781667836119