A facsimile edition of the 1953 history of the Philadelphia
Phillies Fred Lieb and Stan Baumgartner's history of the
Philadelphia Phillies was originally published in 1953 as part of
the celebrated series of major league team histories published by
G. P. Putnam. With their colorful prose and delightful narratives,
the Putnam books have been described as the Cadillac of the genre
and have become prized collectibles for baseball readers and
historians. Together Lieb and Baumgartner chronicle the Phillies
franchise's turbulent past—from its frustrating early decades,
through its heartbreaking loss to the Boston Red Sox in the 1915
World Series, to its exciting "Whiz Kids" pennant of 1950. Phillies
legends like Grover Cleveland Alexander, Chuck Klein, and Ed
Delahanty fill these pages, and their colorful anecdotes are woven
into the fabric of each season's story. In addition to its
comprehensive and intimate examination of the team's history, The
Philadelphia Phillies addresses the challenge of rooting for an
often-struggling home team in a city known for its passionate
baseball fans. Lieb's devotion to his hometown Phillies and overall
love of the game and Baumgartner's unique insight as a Philadelphia
sportswriter and former player often lead to thoughtful advice and
comfort for long-suffering Phillies fans. A trip through a rocky
but remarkable past, The Philadelphia Phillies is another enjoyable
addition to the Writing Sports Series.
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