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A History of the Boston Braves - A Time Gone By - cover

A History of the Boston Braves - A Time Gone By

William J. Craig

Editora: Arcadia Publishing

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The story of the beloved baseball team that kept the city cheering through the Great Depression and two world wars—includes photos.   For those lucky enough to have passed through the turnstiles of Braves Field, the Boston Braves will forever live in the corridors of their collective memory. Baseball legend Babe Ruth finished his career on the historic diamond at Braves Field, while Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews was just getting started. When the franchise moved the team to Milwaukee in 1953, the Boston Braves helped usher in the modern age of Major League Baseball.   Travel back to the Wig-Wam with author William J. Craig, to a time when players arrived at the ballpark by trolley car and a seat in the bleachers cost sixty cents. From the astounding 1948 pennant season to the final inning, Craig pays tribute to a team that Boston fans will never forget.

Disponível desde: 02/05/2016.

Comprimento de impressão: 259 páginas.

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