Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?: The Improbable Saga of the New York Met's First Year

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Book Synopsis: Here, back in print, is Jimmy Breslin's marvelous account of the improbable saga of the New York Mets' first year, as Bill Veeck notes in his Introduction, "preserving for all time a remarkable tale of ineptitude, mediocrity, and abject failure." Indeed the 1962 Mets were the worst major league baseball team ever to take the field. (The title of the book is a quote from Casey Stengel, their manager at the time.) Breslin casts the Mets, who lost 120 games out of a possible 162 that year, as a lovable bunch of losers. And, he argues, they were good for baseball, coming as a welcome antidote to "the era of the businessman in sports...as dry and agonizing a time as you would want to see." Although they were written forty years ago, many of Breslin's comments will strike a chord with today's sports fan, fed up with the growing commercialism of the games. Against this trend Breslin sets the exploits of "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry, Stengel, and the rest of the hapless Mets."Wonderful."―Charles Salzberg, New York Times."A touching, enjoyable, and interesting addition to anybody's sports reading list."―Patrick Conway Read more

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Looking for a captivating sports read that will transport you back in time to witness the moments of ineptitude, mediocrity, and abject failure? Look no further than "Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?". This marvelous account by Jimmy Breslin unravels the improbable saga of the New York Mets' first year, a team that etched its name as the worst in major league baseball history. With a quote from their manager, Casey Stengel, serving as the book's title, Breslin presents the Mets as a lovable bunch of losers, reminding us of the true essence of sports.

In a world saturated with commercialism, this book stands as an antidote to the era of businessmen in sports. Breslin skillfully captures the essence of a time when the game was not overshadowed by financial pursuits, but rather played for the love of it. The exploits of "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry and the hapless Mets provide a refreshing break from the growing commercialization that plagues modern sports. Discover a simpler time when passion and love for the game were more important than sponsorship deals and monetary gains.

Although written four decades ago, the insights shared by Breslin remain as relevant today as ever. They strike a chord with sports fans who long for an era where the purity of the game took center stage. Whether you're a die-hard baseball enthusiast or a casual sports fan, "Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?" is a touching, enjoyable, and interesting addition to any sports reading list. Get ready to embark on a journey through the improbable and unforgettable world of the 1962 New York Mets.

Experience the highs and lows of the first year of the Mets like never before. Immerse yourself in the captivating storytelling of Breslin and witness the formation of a legendary team. Don't miss the chance to relive history and understand the impact of the Mets on baseball. Grab your copy of "Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?" today and join countless readers who have truly appreciated this classic sports masterpiece. Get it now!

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