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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I recently met Robin Roberts, a fine gentleman indeed and charter member of the legendary 1950 Phillies. He gave me the book. It's a real insider's look at baseball when it truly was our national pastime. ( ) no reviews | add a review
References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (27)The 1950 Phillies unexpectedly captured the hearts and imaginations for Philadelphians. A young upstart team -- in fact, the youngest major league baseball team ever fielded -- they capped a Cinderella season by winning the pennant from the heavily favored Brooklyn Dodgers in Ebbets Field on the last day of the season. It was the first National League pennant for the team since 1915. With that dramatic victory the 1950 Phillies went into the history books, known forever as the Whiz Kids. This inspiring era in Phillies history comes alive with the personal reflections of Robin Roberts, a Hall of Famer and arguably the best right-handed pitcher in Phillies history. Roberts recounts the moves, the trades, and the developments that put this young and talented team together. Co-author C. Paul Rogers III interviewed many of the other players from that memorable season, and even manager Eddie Sawyer. Their recollections, accompanied by more than 80 black-and-white photographs, offer an uncommon look at what went into building the extraordinary Whiz Kids. Rich with anecdotes never before published from players like Hall-of-Famer Richie Ashburn, Bubba Church, Andy Seminick, Curt Simmons, Del Ennis, Dick Sisler, Russ Meyer, and many others, this book relives the success of the Whiz Kids in all their glory. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)796.357640974811The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Ball sports Ball and stick sports Baseball By Type or Level Professional By Region Northeastern U.S. PennsylvaniaLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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