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Book Synopsis: “Page for page, The Summer Game contains not only the classiest but also the most resourceful baseball writing I have ever read.”—New York Times Book Review
The Summer Game, Roger Angell’s first book on the sport, changed baseball writing forever. Thoughtful, funny, appreciative of the elegance of the game and the passions invested by players and fans, it goes beyond the usual sports reporter’s beat to examine baseball’s complex place in our American psyche.
Between the miseries of the 1962 expansion Mets and a classic 1971 World Series between the Pirates and the Orioles, Angell finds baseball in the 1960s as a game in transition—marked by league expansion, uprooted franchises, the growing hegemony of television, the dominance of pitchers, uneasy relations between players and owners, and mounting competition from other sports for the fans’ dollars.
Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Brooks Robinson, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Carl Yastrzemski, Tom Seaver, Jim Palmer, and Casey Stengel are seen here with fresh clarity and pleasure. Here is California baseball in full flower, the once-mighty Yankees in collapse, baseball in French (in Montreal), indoor baseball (at the Astrodome), and sweet spring baseball (in Florida)—as Angell observes, “Always, it seems, there is something more to be discovered about this game.”
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Immerse yourself in the transformative era of baseball in the 1960s with "The Summer Game". Angell takes you on a journey through tumultuous times, from the struggling 1962 expansion Mets to the thrilling 1971 World Series between the Pirates and the Orioles. Discover the game's evolution, marked by league expansion, television's influence, and fierce competition from other sports. Witness the rise of legendary players like Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, and Bob Gibson, and gain fresh insights into their brilliance. Don't wait - order your copy today!
With "The Summer Game," you'll uncover the hidden depths of baseball's connection to the American psyche. Angell's astute observations and witty prose illuminate the intricacies of the game that go far beyond the surface. From the captivating tales of the once-mighty Yankees' collapse to the mesmerizing world of indoor baseball at the Astrodome, every page provides a new revelation. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this book is a must-read for everyone who wants to truly understand this beloved sport. Don't miss out - grab your copy now and discover what makes baseball so special!
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