PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The late Roy Halladay provided Phillies fans with some fantastic memories over the years. A new book chronicles Halladay’s great career and his personal struggles.
Ten years ago Friday, Halladay achieved perfection. For more than a decade, Halladay was the best pitcher in baseball and became a Hall-of-Famer thanks to a legendary work ethic and demeanor.
In his new book, “Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay,” Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki examines more than the baseball player. Zolecki covered Halladay as closely as anyone during his time in Philadelphia.
“It’s really a story about how somebody kind of overcomes personal struggles to achieve greatness,” Zolecki said.