Description
In this vivid account of the 1949 baseball season, a war-weary America finds renewed excitement in the dramatic pennant race between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. The story brings to life the era’s iconic players, demanding owners, devoted fans, and the fierce rivalries that made the season unforgettable. Blending meticulous research with the momentum of a great sports narrative, the book explores baseball’s place in postwar American culture and captures a pivotal moment as the national pastime entered a new age.
Available Editions
paperback
Avon Books (P)
Published Jan 1, 1994
372 pages
ISBN: 9780380721467
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First Published
1989
Language
eng
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