"This is a biography of three veteran pitchers that led the way to five consecutive World Championships, with a team that didn't have a single offensive leader in any category during those five years. This team made many special moments in America and rewrote baseball history during these five years"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-224) and index.
Contents
The players of the American game : ethnicity and race -- Getting there -- The coming of Casey -- The team within the team -- The education of Whitey -- Eddie's year -- Rickey's Dodgers -- Seeing the finish line : the return of Whitey -- One by one -- Friendship and memory.