The Boys of Summer
Roger Kahn
Travel back in time to the 1930s and 1940s with this captivating book about young men who play baseball, and the legendary team that broke the color barrier with Jackie Robinson. Written by a sportswriter who grew up near Ebbets Field, this book covers the lives of the players after their glory days were over. Full of heart and humor, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in America, fathers and sons, prejudice and courage, and the triumphs and disasters of life.
Publish Date
1973-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
1973-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1972
Goodreads Rating
4.12
ISBN
9780060883966
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2020-08-08T03:00:22.000Z
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