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Pitching to the Pennant: The 1954 Cleveland Indians

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The 1954 Cleveland Indians were one of the most remarkable baseball teams of all time. Their record for most wins fell only when the baseball schedule expanded, and their winning percentage, an astounding .721, is still unsurpassed in the American League. Though the season ended with a heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants in the World Series, the 1954 team remains a favorite among Cleveland fans and beyond.

Pitching to the Pennant commemorates the ’54 Indians with a biographical sketch of the entire team, from the “Big Three” pitching staff , through notable players such as Bobby Avila, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, and Al Rosen, to manager Al Lopez, his coaches, and the Indians’ broadcast team. There are also stories about Cleveland Stadium and the 1954 All-Star Game , as well as a season timeline and a firsthand account of Game One of the World Series at the Polo Grounds. Pitching to the Pennant features the superb writing and research of members of the Society for American Baseball Research , making this book a must for all Indians fans and baseball aficionados.

Language: English

Pages: 352

Format: Paperback

Release: March 24, 2014

ISBN 13: 9780803245877

Pitching to the Pennant: The 1954 Cleveland Indians

0/5 ( ratings)

The 1954 Cleveland Indians were one of the most remarkable baseball teams of all time. Their record for most wins fell only when the baseball schedule expanded, and their winning percentage, an astounding .721, is still unsurpassed in the American League. Though the season ended with a heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants in the World Series, the 1954 team remains a favorite among Cleveland fans and beyond.

Pitching to the Pennant commemorates the ’54 Indians with a biographical sketch of the entire team, from the “Big Three” pitching staff , through notable players such as Bobby Avila, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, and Al Rosen, to manager Al Lopez, his coaches, and the Indians’ broadcast team. There are also stories about Cleveland Stadium and the 1954 All-Star Game , as well as a season timeline and a firsthand account of Game One of the World Series at the Polo Grounds. Pitching to the Pennant features the superb writing and research of members of the Society for American Baseball Research , making this book a must for all Indians fans and baseball aficionados.

Language: English

Pages: 352

Format: Paperback

Release: March 24, 2014

ISBN 13: 9780803245877

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