Greatest summer in baseball history : how the '73 season changed us forever
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Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2023].
ISBN
9781728271897, 1728271894
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Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | 796.357 ROS | On Shelf |
St. Charles Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 796.35764 ROS | Being transferred between libraries |
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Published
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2023].
Format
Book
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436 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781728271897, 1728271894
Notes
General Note
"Originally published as Hammerin' Hank, George Almighty, and the Say Hey Kid in 2008"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 372-378) and index.
Description
"In 1973, baseball was in crisis. The first strike in pro sports had soured fans, game attendance had fallen, and America's team the Yankees had lost more games and money than ever. Baseball was facing a bust. Yet, five of baseball's greatest figures saved the sport and returned it to its pedestal as America's pastime. Powerhouse Hank Aaron surprised the nation by beating Babe Ruth's home run record in the face of racist threats. George Steinbrenner purchased the Yankees at a bargain and bought back their faded glory. The introduction of the designated hitter divided the American League and the National leagued but extended the careers of senior players such as Orlando Cepeda. An elderly and ailing Willie Mays nearly helped the Mets pulls off a miracle with the final swing of his career. And, Reggie Jackson, the MVP of a tense World Series game, became the prototype for the modern superstar. They changed baseball forever"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rosengren, J. (2023). Greatest summer in baseball history: how the '73 season changed us forever . Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rosengren, John. 2023. Greatest Summer in Baseball History: How the '73 Season Changed Us Forever. Naperville, Illinois: Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rosengren, John. Greatest Summer in Baseball History: How the '73 Season Changed Us Forever Naperville, Illinois: Sourcebooks, 2023.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Rosengren, J. (2023). Greatest summer in baseball history: how the '73 season changed us forever. Naperville, Illinois: Sourcebooks.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rosengren, John. Greatest Summer in Baseball History: How the '73 Season Changed Us Forever Sourcebooks, 2023.
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