Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Harwell Symposium Special Events The Detroit Public Library Presents Detroit Public Library - Main Library, Explorer's Room Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a special evening as former Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee and baseball historian Mike Shannon discuss their new books. Please RSVP 313-833-1000 ext 2239. Bill “Spaceman” Lee, a respected left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Montreal Expos, makes a rare Detroit appearance to read and sign his books and speak about his major league career. Throughout the 70’s the Spaceman used his innate intelligence, charm, wit and strong opinions to mesmerize the media and his fans much like his famous “Space Ball” pitch dazzled opposing hitters. Always perplexing to team management and fiercely competitive on the mound, Lee has left a unique and lasting impression. The Spaceman is the author of four delightful baseball books including The Wrong Stuff, Have Glove Will Travel and Baseball Eccentrics. In November 2008 he will be inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. In his new book Willie Mays, Art in the Outfield, Mike Shannon observes that Mays played the game with “grace, skill, flair and obvious delight.” An iconic “Super-Superstar”, few baseball players have inspired contemporary fine artists the way Mays has with his breathtaking play. Shannon has studied more than 40 artistic impressions of Mays and in the process has shed light on his “remarkable and memorable” career. Shannon is a Cincinnati based author with a unique perspective on this Hall of Fame baseball legend. This program is free and open to the public. Parking available in the library’s Putnam St. parking lot. Reception to follow. Book signing only. No other autographs please!