Gibson's Last Stand: The Rise, Fall, and Near Misses of the St. Louis Cardinals, 1969-1975
(Part of the Sports and American Culture Series)
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Bob Gibson remains one of the most unique, complex, and beloved players in Cardinals' history. His final years on the team are placed within the context of American history and popular culture in this captivating read. During the late 1960s, exorbitant salaries and free agency were threatening to change baseball forever, and Gibson's pitching success caused team owners to think fans wanted only base hits and home runs. The action of the game, both...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0826219500
ISBN13:9780826219503
Release Date:October 2011
Publisher:University of Missouri Press
Length:237 Pages
Weight:1.24 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"
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