The 1964 Phillies - The Story of Baseball's Most Memorable Collapse (Paperback)

In 1964, thousands of Philadelphian baseball fans were caught up in the Phillies' unexpected run at the National League pennant. After nearly a decade of continuous defeat, which earned them little more than the reputation for an unprecedented record of consecutive losses, the Phillies shocked the baseball world when they took over the National League in mid-July and held on to first place for 73 consecutive days. And then, as the team's first pennant in a generation seemed within reach, the Phillies collapsed in the greatest meltdown in baseball history. This account of the 1964 season traces the rise and fall of that year's Phillies team and attempts to disentangle the complex issues that ultimately cost them the pennant. The book sheds light on the influential events of the fifties and sixties that rendered the team first futile and then undefeated beginning with an exploration of Philadelphia itself and its team in the 1950s. Early chapters discuss the acquisition of a new manager (Gene Mauch), and the dramatic additions of a dynamic new pitcher (Jim Bunning) and the first great African American player produced by the farm system (Richie Allen).~ Following chapters focus specifically on the 1964 season and its critical moments, from Jim Bunning's perfect no-hitter and Johnny Callison's winning home run in the All-Star game, to Chico Ruiz's steal of home that began the devastating 10 game losing streak at the end of the season. Final chapters analyze what went wrong during the season and discuss the Phillies' position in baseball today. Three useful appendices provide the statistics for the games of the '64 season and for the individual players on the team, and detailed statistics for the 10 game losing streak.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2005
First published:	May 2005
Authors:	John P. Rossi
Dimensions:	229 x 161 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	196
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-2117-6
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Baseball Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-2117-7
Barcode:	9780786421176

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