| Edition |
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. |
| Description |
325 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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| Summary |
"The boys of summer of the 1969 'Miracle Mets,' this book brings together members of that team, including the author, and Mets' star player, Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, as they reminisce about what made that team great"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The idea -- The lovable losers -- Opening day -- The streak -- The clubhouse lawyer -- A rivalry is born -- The imperfect game -- One small step for man, one giant leap for the mets -- Gil sends a message -- The comeback -- The black cat -- Look who's no. 1 -- Expecting the unexpected -- The clincher -- A brave new world -- David versus Goliath -- Koo to the rescue -- Agee puts on a clinic -- The catch -- A date with destiny -- To the victors go the spoils -- The journey -- Vineyard of dreams. |
| Subject |
New York Mets (Baseball team) -- History.
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World Series (Baseball) (1969)
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Baseball players -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
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| Genre |
Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Sherman, Erik, author.
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| ISBN |
9781501176517 (hardcover) : $28.00 |
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150117651X (hardcover) |
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