LIFE IS A ONE SHOT DEAL WITH NO RETURN TRIP. A childhood near poverty leveland growing up in austere surroundings made Lou a tough and determinedscrapper. It wa... » 

LIFE IS A ONE SHOT DEAL WITH NO RETURN TRIP. A childhood near poverty leveland growing up in austere surroundings made Lou a tough and determinedscrapper. It was the launching pad of his quest for acceptance and recognitionbut praise and applaud were rare commodities at home. He found success on thesandlots and ball parks of New York City. A natural rebel against authorityLou found he could pound out his own path in a world of competition. Success onthe ballfield led to a free ride to college but refusal to conform almostcaused disaster bouncing in a rock bar and chasing girls was more fun Acommission in the Marine Corps where might makes right and Uncle Samapproves looked like the way to go. Many opportunities but many more blownchances accented Lous penchant for self destruction Only a drastic and longpainful reversal with the help of loved ones saved him. «