An October to Remember 1968: The Tigers-Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It

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Book Synopsis: It was a memorable year for baseball and a classic World Series. From the players themselves, discover what it was like to be a 1968 Tiger or Cardinal, to win it all or to lose it all, what it was like to face Bob Gibson peering in from the mound, to see Al Kaline digging in at the plate.

An October to Remember 1968: The Tigers-Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It recalls, game by game, one of baseball's most celebrated championship series from the voices of the players who still remain--a collected narrative from a bygone era of major-league baseball as they reflect fifty years later.

Here are interviews with Al Kaline, Willie Horton, Denny McLain, Mickey Stanley, and Cardinals Tim McCarver, Orlando Cepeda, Ray Washburn, Dick Schofield, and many more.

Modeled after Lawrence S. Ritter's celebrated book, The Glory of Their Times--for which the author traversed the country to record stories of baseball's deadball era--An October to Remember 1968 will likewise preserve the days of baseball past, gathering the memories of the remaining players of the great Tigers and Cardinals teams to assemble their accounts into a vibrant baseball collection.

The 1968 World Series came at a time of great cultural change--the fading days of fans dressing up for ballgames, the first years of widespread color TV--and was an historic matchup of two legendary teams, pitting star power head-to-head and going the distance of seven hard-fought games.

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Experience the nostalgia and excitement of one of baseball's most iconic championship series with An October to Remember 1968: The Tigers-Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It. Immerse yourself in the stories and memories from the players themselves, as they recount the thrills of winning it all or the heartbreak of losing. From facing off against legendary pitchers like Bob Gibson to witnessing the skills of Al Kaline at the plate, this book brings you up close and personal with the action.

Travel back in time with the voices of the players who were there, as they reflect on the historic 1968 World Series. With exclusive interviews from Al Kaline, Willie Horton, Denny McLain, and many more, you'll hear firsthand accounts from the heroes of the field. Modeled after Lawrence S. Ritter's timeless classic, The Glory of Their Times, this book captures the essence of a bygone era of baseball through the memories of the great Tigers and Cardinals teams.

An October to Remember 1968 not only immerses you in the thrilling games of the World Series, but also provides a glimpse into the cultural shifts of the time. Experience the fading days of fans dressing up for ballgames and the advent of color TV, all set against the backdrop of a historic matchup between two legendary teams. This collection of narratives takes you on a journey through seven hard-fought games that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Don't miss out on this captivating and immersive journey into the 1968 Tigers-Cardinals World Series. Get your copy of An October to Remember 1968: The Tigers-Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It today and relive the glory and drama of one of baseball's greatest moments.

Order now and be transported to a time when baseball was king and legends were made!

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