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Since their breakthrough championship season in 1923, when Yankee stadium opened, the New York Yankees have been baseball's most successful, decorated, and colorful franchise. Home to Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Berra, Mantle, Jackson, and Mattingly; and later Torre, Jeter, Rivera, and Rodriguez, the team has been a fixture in our national consciousness. Yet it's been nearly seventy years since Frank Graham wrote the last narrative history of the team. Marty Appel, the Yankees' PR director during the 1970s, now illuminates the team in all its century-plus of glory: clever, maneuvering owners; rowdy, talented players; and, of course, twenty-seven championships. Appel heard war stories from old-timers like Mantle, Berra, and Casey Stengel, and has maintained a presence in the organization ever since. A collector, writer, and raconteur, he gives life to the team's history, from the muddy, uneven field at Hilltop Park in the 1900s to the evolution of today's team as an international brand. Loaded with over a century's worth of great stories, folklore, and photos, this is a treasure trove for lovers of sports, the Yankees, New York history, and America's game.
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Step into the storied franchise that has captivated the hearts of baseball fans for decades with Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before the Babe to After the Boss. From the moment Yankee Stadium opened its gates in 1923, the Yankees became a force to be reckoned with, boasting a lineup of legendary players such as Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle. Now, Marty Appel, the Yankees' PR director during the powerhouse '70s, unveils the untold stories, triumphs, and tribulations that have shaped the team into the national obsession it is today.
As you delve into this captivating narrative history, you'll be transported to an era when shrewd owners orchestrated strategic maneuvers and fiery players filled the diamond with their unrivaled talent. With an extraordinary collection of never-before-heard war stories straight from the mouths of icons like Mantle, Berra, and Stengel, Appel pulls back the curtain on the rich tapestry of Yankee history.
Not only will you discover timeless accounts of the team's journey, but you'll also witness the transformation of the Yankees into a global phenomenon. From humble beginnings at Hilltop Park to the evolution of the Yankees as an international brand, Appel takes you on a captivating journey through the team's century-long reign as the pinnacle of baseball excellence.
With over a century's worth of captivating stories, cherished folklore, and rare, mesmerizing photos, Pinstripe Empire is a true treasure trove that no fan of sports, the Yankees, New York history, or America's game should pass up. Immerse yourself in the legacy of the New York Yankees and experience the magic that continues to captivate fans around the world. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of baseball history.
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