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6.25" x 9.5", 334 page hardcover with dustjacket titled THE SCOUT: SEARCHING FOR THE BEST IN BASEBALL by Red Murff with Mike Capps/ Word Publishing, ISBN # 0-8499-1299-7, First Printing, Copyright 1996/ Red Murff was a legendary baseball scout who worked for the New York Mets from 1963 to 1968. He was born on April 1, 1921, in Burlington, Texas. Murff was a talented pitcher and outfielder who played in the minor leagues before becoming a scout. He is credited with discovering some of the most beloved players in Mets history, including Jerry Koosman, Ken Boswell, and Jerry Grote. Murff also signed Nolan Ryan, who went on to become one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. After leaving the Mets, Murff worked as a scout for the Montreal Expos and the Atlanta Braves. He passed away on November 22, 2008, at the age of 87. The book is complete and in FINE condition with some overall light wear.