October Men: Reggie Jackson, George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin, and the Yankees' Miraculous Finish in 1978
by Roger Kahn
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Author: Roger KahnEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-03-15
ISBN: 0156029715
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Harvest Books
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Summary: 4 Stars
Roger Kahn's earlier books The Era, New York Baseball 1947-1957, and the definitive Boys of Summer about the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers set a standard that would be hard to match. This book certainly does not have the magic of the earlier books but this is not the writer' fault. He does a good job of relating the bad tempered dealings of a good but not great baseball team. We learn that despite the vast egos and ludicrous behaviour of the three main protagonists the Yankees produce a great fightback and earn a one game playoff. I would have like more baseball and less tales of bitchiness. Perhaps the events are too close to us but the antics of Billy Martin, Steinbrenner's treatment of his managers and Reggie's ego are a far cry from the dignified behaviour of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese.
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