The Miracle Braves, 1914-1916

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-0-7864-7424-0
Verlag: McFarland

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 387 g

The story of the 1914 “Miracle” Boston Braves is one of the most memorable in baseball history, but less well known is what the club did after that spectacular season. They didn't “flash and disappear”, as sports writer John Kieran put it. In 1915, they were strong contenders for the National League pennant, and almost won it again in 1916. This book is the first to look at the “Miracle” Braves in a larger context.

Under the innovative manager George Stallings, the Braves won Boston's first National League pennant in 17 years. Their startling sweep of the mighty Philadelphia Athletics was their league's only World Series victory from 1909 to 1919. The Braves of those years - like the hot-tempered Georgian who managed them - were a roistering, pugnacious crew that battled the opposition, the umpires and sometimes each other.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Alexander, Charles C.

Über Autor(innen)

Charles C. Alexander, Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus, Ohio University, USA has written 13 books, the last seven of which have dealt with American baseball history. He lives in Hamilton, Ohio, USA.