Ironman: Legendary Chicago Cubs Catcher

By: John St. Augustine, Randy Hundley

Narrated by: John St. Augustine, Randy Hundley, Beth Chaplin, Bick Smith, Mark DeCarlo, Bob Sirott

Hailed by Leo Durocher as “The most significant Chicago Cubs catcher since Gabby Hartnett” and known as “The Rebel” by legions of fans, Randy Hundley was one of the premier catchers in the major leagues of the '60s and '70s. He holds the MLB record for the most games caught-160-in a single season in 1968. After an incredible career that includes a Gold Glove and All-Star status, Hundley invented the Fantasy Camp concept.

For 38 years, he created an opportunity for thousands of adults to become the boys and girls of summer again and put on a Cubs uniform to play baseball with their heroes, including Hall of Famers Ferguson Jenkins, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Lee Smith. In IRONMAN, Randy shares his memories of the great players and stories from a different time, including the now-infamous 1969 Cubs season.

Back when baseball was less about exit velocity, launch angles, and pitch count, and more about the game, the fans, and teammates. Hundley’s journey from Martinsville to Wrigleyville has been paved with difficulty, hardship, and loss. It’s also built out of toughness, grit, and faith that brought him to the very pinnacle of major league baseball and enshrinement in the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame.

©2023 John St. Augustine (P)2025 John St. Augustine

Randy's best stories!

It's nice to have Randy's stories here in one spot..the shock of this audioboojk and what makes it five stars..the Field of Dreams chapter about Randy's camp..with stories told in the voices of the campers themselves. You can hear the genuine emotion in their voices as they narrate their memories.

Amazing insight into Randy!

Inside stories, personal relationships, personal struggles, and life after baseball! Love this book and highly recommend!