The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History)

Name: The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History)
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Book Synopsis: In the deciding game of the 1992 National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves, the Pittsburgh Pirates suffered the most dramatic and devastating loss in team history when former Pirate Sid Bream slid home with the winning run. Bream’s infamous slide ended the last game played by Barry Bonds in a Pirates uniform and sent the franchise reeling into a record twenty-season losing streak. The Slide tells the story of the myriad events, beginning with the aftermath of the 1979 World Series, which led to the fated 1992 championship game and beyond. It describes the city’s near loss of the team in 1985 and the major influence of Syd Thrift and Jim Leyland in developing a dysfunctional team into a division champion. The book gives detailed accounts of the 1990, 1991, and 1992 division championship seasons, the critical role played by Kevin McClatchy in saving the franchise in 1996, and summarizes the twenty losing seasons before the Pirates finally broke the curse of “the slide” in 2013, with their first playoff appearance since 1992.

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Relive the thrilling and heart-wrenching moments that define the Pittsburgh Pirates' tumultuous history with The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates. This captivating book takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the team's ups and downs, culminating in the infamous slide that marked the end of an era and sent shockwaves through the baseball world. From the aftermath of the 1979 World Series to the record-breaking twenty-season losing streak, this book chronicles it all.

Discover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes drama that shaped the Pirates' journey. Learn about the near loss of the team in 1985 and the transformative impact of brilliant minds like Syd Thrift and Jim Leyland. With their vision and determination, they turned a dysfunctional team into a division champion, against all odds. Get an intimate look into the 1990, 1991, and 1992 division championship seasons that captivated fans and restored hope.

As you dive deeper into the pages of this gripping narrative, you'll witness pivotal moments that saved the franchise from the brink of collapse. Kevin McClatchy's pivotal role in 1996 is spotlighted, as he orchestrated moves to secure the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Finally, experience the cathartic release when the Pirates shattered "the slide" curse in 2013, returning to the playoffs after two decades of darkness.

This meticulously researched and expertly crafted book is a must-read for every die-hard Pittsburgh Pirates fan who believes in the power of redemption and resilience. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history - grab your copy of The Slide today!

Ready to embark on this epic journey through the Pittsburgh Pirates' storied past? Get your hands on The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates now and relish in the triumphant victories and heart-wrenching defeats that have defined this iconic franchise. Start immersing yourself in this captivating sports history by clicking here.

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