The St. Louis Baseball Reader is a tale of two teams: one the
city's lovable losers, the other a formidable dynasty. The St.
Louis Cardinals are the most successful franchise in National
League history, while the St. Louis Browns were one of the least
successful, yet most colorful, American League teams. Now Richard
Peterson has collected the writings of some of baseball's greatest
storytellers to pay tribute to both these teams. His book, the
first anthology devoted exclusively to the Cardinals and Browns,
covers the rich history of St. Louis baseball from its
late-nineteenth-century origins to the modern era. The St. Louis
Baseball Reader is a celebration of the many legendary stars and
colorful characters who wore St. Louis uniforms and the writers who
told their stories, including Alfred Spink, Roger Angell, George
Will, and Baseball Hall of Fame writers Bob Broeg, J. Roy Stockton,
Red Smith, and Fred Lieb. Here, too, are John Grisham, who grew up
a Redbirds fan in Mississippi, and Jack Buck, the most identifiable
voice in Cardinal history. Great players-Grover Cleveland
Alexander, Rogers Hornsby, Marty Marion, and Satchel Paige-tell
their own stories, while Bill Veeck offers an account of his wild
ride as the last Browns owner and Whitey Herzog shares regrets
about the play that cost the Cardinals the 1985 World Series. From
the days of the Gas House Gang to the 1944 "Streetcar Series," from
Bill Veeck's legendary stunts to Mark McGwire's pursuit of Roger
Maris's home-run record, the Reader will bring back memories for
every fan. It takes in all of the magic of the ballpark-whether
recounting the unhittable pitching of Bob Gibson, the slugging
prowess of Stan "The Man" Musial, or the sterling glove-work of
Ozzie Smith-along with reflective commentaries that tell how Jackie
Robinson confronted racism and Curt Flood challenged the reserve
clause. St. Louis is a city blessed with a memorable baseball
history, and The St. Louis Baseball Reader perfectly captures the
joy and heartbreak of its winning and losing teams. It's a book
that will delight current fans of the Cardinals and old-timers who
fondly recall the Browns.
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