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Title details for The Greatest Summer in Baseball History by John Rosengren - Available

The Greatest Summer in Baseball History

How the '73 Season Changed Us Forever

by John Rosengren
Barry Abrams
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In 1973, baseball was in crisis. The first strike in pro sports had soured fans, American League attendance had fallen, and America's team—the Yankees—had lost more games and money than ever. Yet that season, five of the game's greatest figures rescued the national pastime.
Hank Aaron riveted the nation with his pursuit of Babe Ruth's landmark home run record in the face of racist threats. George Steinbrenner purchased the Yankees at a bargain basement price and began buying back their faded glory. An elderly and ailing Willie Mays nearly helped the Mets pull off a miracle with the final hit of his career. Reggie Jackson, the MVP of a tense World Series, became the prototype of the modern superstar.
The season itself provided plenty of drama served up by a colorful cast of characters. The Mets, managed by Yogi Berra, performed another near miracle, rising from last place in the National League East to win the division and take the A's to seven games in the World Series. Reggie Jackson, the World Series MVP, solidified his reputation as Mr. October. Willie Mays hit the final home run of his career and retired. Future Hall of Famers Dave Winfield and George Brett played in their first major league games; Luis Aparicio and Mays played in their last. That one memorable summer changed baseball forever.

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    April 25, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9798350836158
      • File size: 313106 KB
      • Duration: 10:52:18

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Barry Abrams is at it again, narrating a sports book in his signature casual tone. When baseball fans look at 1973, they find a season that includes the doormat-to-contender New York Mets; the Oakland A's, led by frugal owner Charlie Finley; one of the game's greatest players--Willie Mays--in his final year; and Hank Aaron in pursuit of the home-run record. Author John Rosengren does a fine job diving into these moments, along with the shenanigans of egotistical George Steinbrenner and President Richard Nixon. Abrams has a wonderful sense of this subject. He occasionally shifts his voice when someone is quoted but doesn't go overboard. He always seems to create an appropriate marriage between narration and topic, yielding a fun performance best described as happy-go-lucky. M.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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