Overview
In 1973, baseball was in crisis. The first strike in pro sports had soured fans, American League attendance had fallen, and America's team--the Yankees--had lost more games and money than ever. Yet that season, five of the game's greatest figures rescued the national pastime. Hank Aaron riveted the nation with his pursuit of Babe Ruth's landmark home run record in the face of racist threats. George Steinbrenner purchased the Yankees at a bargain basement price and began buying back their faded glory. An elderly and ailing Willie Mays nearly helped the Mets pull off a miracle with the final hit of his career. Reggie Jackson, the MVP of a tense World Series, became the prototype of the modern superstar. The season itself provided plenty of drama served up by a colorful cast of characters. The Mets, managed by Yogi Berra, performed another near miracle, rising from last place in the National League East to win the division and take the A's to seven games in the World Series. Reggie Jackson, the World Series MVP, solidified his reputation as Mr. October. Willie Mays hit the final home run of his career and retired. Future Hall of Famers Dave Winfield and George Brett played in their first major league games; Luis Aparicio and Mays played in their last. That one memorable summer changed baseball forever.
Full Product Details
Author: John Rosengren ,
Barry Abrams
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Imprint: Tantor Audio
ISBN: 9798212620413
Publication Date: 25 April 2023
Audience:
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"Abrams has a wonderful sense of this subject. . . . He always seems to create an appropriate marriage between narration and topic, yielding a fun performance best described as happy-go-lucky.-- ""AudioFile"" ""Narrating a sports book in his signature casual tone...Abrams has a wonderful sense of this subject. He occasionally shifts his voice when someone is quoted but doesn't go overboard. He always seems to create an appropriate marriage between narration and topic, yielding a fun performance best described as happy-go-lucky."" -- ""AudioFile"" ""Rosengren brings to life the personalities and events that made the 1973 season a memorable one. From the star players to the out-of-control owners, it's all here."" -- ""Stew Thornley, author Baseball in Minnesota"" ""The vivid story of a young Reggie Jackson on Charlie Finley's A's and the veteran Willie Mays on Yogi's Mets, both destined for the '73 series."" -- ""Library Journal"""
Author Information
John Rosengren is a SABR member with an MFA. He is the author of many books, including Blades of Glory: The True Story of a Young Team Bred to Win, which chronicles a season with a Minnesota high school hockey powerhouse. A Pulitzer nominee for his journalism, Rosengren has written articles for more than 100 publications, including the Atavist, the Atlantic, the New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, and the Washington Post magazine. His work has been anthologized alongside that of Maya Angelou, Marlon James, Bill Moyers, George Saunders, and Meg Wolitzer. He earned his master's degree in creative writing at Boston University, where he studied under Leslie Epstein, Theo's father. A lifelong Twins fan, Rosengren lives in Minneapolis with his wife, their two children, and two golden retrievers. Barry Abrams has narrated and produced audiobooks for a variety of publishers. He has worked as a behind-the-scenes producer at ESPN since 1992. Beginning in 2012, he has also hosted and produced ESPN's In the Gate podcast. Based in Danbury, Connecticut, Barry engineers and calls live webcasts of his son's ice hockey games.
