The Summer Game
Roger Angell
Discover the evolution of baseball's place in American culture with this groundbreaking book. From the miseries of the 1962 expansion Mets to the classic 1971 World Series, explore baseball's transition era marked by league expansion, television, and the rise of other sports. Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, and other legends are examined with fresh insights and humor. Experience baseball in California, New York, Montreal, and Florida with Roger Angell as your expert guide. This book is a must-read for anyone passionate about America's favorite pastime.
Publish Date
2004-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
2004-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1972
Goodreads Rating
4.29
ISBN
9780803259515
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2021-01-02T01:39:06.000Z
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The Summer Game, Angell
The Breaks of the Game, Halberstam
Wait Till Next Year, William Goldman
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A Fan’s Notes, Exley
The Sportswriter, Richard Ford
Fever Pitch, Hornby
Ball Four, Bouton
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