The Hunt for a Reds October: Cincinnati in 1990 - Brossura

Faber, Charles F.; Webb, Zachariah

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ISBN 10: 0786479515 ISBN 13: 9780786479511

Casa editrice: McFarland Publishing, 2015

Riassunto

In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first all-professional baseball club. The history, geography, demography and economy of the area made Cincinnati a baseball town par excellence. During pro ball’s early years, the city was almost always represented by a club called the Reds. In 1903 Reds owner Garry Hermann helped broker peace between the National and American leagues and became known as the “Father of the World Series.” The Reds won the Series in 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976 and 1990. Under the ownership of the controversial Marge Schott and managed by the mercurial Lou Piniella, the 1990 Reds led the National League West, defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Championship Series and swept the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. Stars such as Barry Larkin and Eric Davis—along with pitcher Jose Rijo and the trio of relievers known as the Nasty Boys—deserve much of the credit that year but lesser knowns like Billy Hatcher and Glenn Braggs made significant contributions. They have come close but the Reds have not won another pennant since.

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Informazioni sull?autore

The late Charles F. Faber wrote numerous books on educational administration, school law, baseball and other topics. He was a retired university professor and lived in Lexington, Kentucky. Zachariah Webb teaches history at Capital Day School in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: McFarland Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0786479515
• ISBN 13: 9780786479511
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 204
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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