Glory in the Fall: The Greatest Moments in World Series History
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ISBN: 1402777566 / Publisher: Union Square Press, October 2010
A survey of the World Series relives great moments in the game, including the 1919 Black Sox scandal, the single perfect World Series game, and Willie Mays' over-the-shoulder catch.
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Baseball has a rich history-and a treasure trove of books, magazines, and newspaper accounts celebrating (or lamenting) what went down on the diamond. And some of the most amazing games happened when fall arrived and the boys of summer played for the championship. During those two weeks in October (now November), time stood still. Nothing else mattered.This anthology captures the best of times and the worst of times as teams battled for the glory-and will bring back memories to all who cherish America's national sport.On these pages, you'll find:o Casey Stengel's inside-the-park home run 1923-Robert W. Creamero Babe Ruth's Called Shot 1932-Leigh Montvilleo The Catch: Willie Mays and Vic Wertz 1954-Arnold Hanoo Dusty's Moment, 1954 World Series-Stephen Jay Gouldo Jackie Robinson Steals Home 1955-Carl Erskineo Dodgers Win 1955 (Sandy Amoros catch)-Tom Oliphanto Don Larsen's Perfect Game 1956-Don Larseno Mazeroski's Home Run Yankees vs. Pirates 1960-Lester J. Biedermano 1986 Mets vs. Red Sox-Roger Angello St. Louis Cardinals 1964-David Halberstamo World Series cancelled 1994-Jack Curryo Cleveland/Atlanta series 1995-Tom Verducci
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