Poetry · Chapter
William A. (Kid) Gleason explained
A brief poetic tribute to Kid Gleason, manager of the Chicago White Sox, expressing a desire for his lifelong commitment to managing a baseball team.
What happens
A brief poetic tribute to Kid Gleason, manager of the Chicago White Sox, expressing a desire for his lifelong commitment to managing a baseball team.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the speaker confronts the painful realization that his child’s lov…
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- Work and Profession
The poem centers on Gleason's professional role as a baseball manager and the value placed on his expertise.
Characters to notice
- Kid Gleason
Manager of the White Sox, celebrated in verse for his managerial skills.
Key passages
“If I had a ball club in Chi Or Boston, Detroit, or N.Y. , I’d say to this bird: “Please give me your word That you’ll manage my team till you die.””
The speaker would ask Kid Gleason to manage any baseball team indefinitely.
Expresses high regard for Gleason's managerial abilities.
