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The Phillies Reader: A Rich Collection Of Baseball Literature That Chronicles The Dramatic History Of The Philadelphia...
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by Richard Orodenker
Sales Rank: 100936
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Discount: 32 %
List Price: $17.95
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Cover Type: Paperback with 358 pages
Published by: Temple University Press; Updated edition April 30, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1592133983
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1592133987
Book Dimensions:
8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Book Description
An anthology of some of the best writing about the up-and-down History of the Philadelphia Phillies, this updated paperback edition features several new essaysincluding one about Citizens Bank Parkand the team's recent history. The stories herein provide fans with some of the best sportswriting about the woes and triumphs of Phillies baseball.
The Phillies Reader features essays on the athletic achievements of such legendary players as Chuck Klein, Richie Ashburn, Dick Allen, and Mike Schmidt; the political turmoil surrounding the "ok" from manager Ben Chapman to "ride" Jackie Robinson about the color of his skin; the bizarre shooting of Eddie Waitkus; the heroics of the Whiz Kids; the heartbreak of '64; and the occasional triumphs and frequent travails of controversial managers Gene Mauch, Frank Lucchesi, and Danny Ozark. It asks why fans boo great players such as Del Ennis, but forgave Pat Burrell for his horrendous 2003 slump.
Featuring essays by Red Smith, Pete Dexter, Roger Angell, and James Michener, among others, The Phillies Reader presents a compendium of Phillies literature that reveals what it is that makes legends.
Publisher Description
A rich collection of baseball literature that chronicles the dramatic History of the Philadelphia Phillies
Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Phillies Reader (Hardcover)
Some books I read for the history, some I read for the story, and then there is The Phillies Reader. Being a life long Philadelphia Phillies fan, this book allowed me to read about some of my boyhood heroes and bring out the kid in me once again. Follow the 300-page trail of one of baseball's oldest and most storied franchises in this remarkable collection of Phillies archives. From the earliest days of Ed Delahanty and his four home run game to Billy Hamilton to the roaring 20's with Pete Alexander. Travel back in time to watch the Whiz Kids like Robin Roberts and Ritchie Ashburn of the 50's to the Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton lead powerhouses of the 70's and 80's. You'll read about the Wheeze Kids with Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and Tony Perez of 1983. I was amazed at the ups and downs, the trial and tribulations, the emotional roller coaster this book presented and how it all falls neatly into place. A true must have for any Phillies Fan at a price that should be of no objection. Congratulations on a spectacular job well done!
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