children: Danny, Gary, and Susan, in addition to Jimmy. His book, The Parallel (2012), likened Jimmy's struggles fitting into society with Jackie Robinson's breaking the color line. The Carl and Betty Erskine Society is a designation that raises money for the Special Olympics; Erskine has been involved in the Special Olympics for more than 40 years. Books Roger Kahn, The Boys of Summer (New York: Harper & Row, 1972) See also List of Major League Baseball no-hitters List of Major League Baseball players who spent their entire career with one franchise References External links Carl Erskine Baseball Biography – Carl Erskine profile and career highlights Society for American Baseball Research. Carl Erskine, written by Bob Hurte. Carl Erskine Oral History Interview - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection 1926 births Living people American short story writers Brooklyn Dodgers players Los Angeles Dodgers players National League All-Stars Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Indiana Sportspeople from Anderson, Indiana Major League Baseball broadcasters Anderson Ravens baseball coaches Anderson University (Indiana) alumni Danville Dodgers players Fort Worth Cats players Montreal Royals players