Farewell to Flatbush: The 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers

The 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers were a legendary team, but they finished third in the National League. This book captures the final season of the team in New York, focusing on the games, players, and the struggle to keep the club from relocating to Los Angeles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

The 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers, although past their prime, showcased a formidable roster adorned with iconic names such as Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale. While they did not attain greatness, finishing third in the National League, their legendary status as the final iteration of the Brooklyn Dodgers marked the end of a remarkable era of baseball. During this Golden Age, the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the Dodgers were the dominant forces, captivating the nation's attention. Baseball would never be the same again.

This book delves into the final season of the team in New York, capturing the essence of the games, the personal narratives of the players, and the intense battle by Brooklynites and politicians to prevent the club's relocation to Los Angeles in 1958. Extensive biographies of each player and coach, as well as manager Walter Alston, are included, providing a comprehensive account of this iconic team.

The 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers, despite their age, possessed a roster that still carried a sense of grandeur with renowned names like Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale. While they may not have achieved greatness by securing the top spot in the National League, their legendary status as the final iteration of the Brooklyn Dodgers signifies the end of a remarkable era in baseball. During this Golden Age, the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the Dodgers were the dominant forces, captivating the nation's attention. The impact of their presence on the sport was profound, and baseball would never be the same again.

To delve deeper into the final season of the team in New York, this book offers a comprehensive account of the games, the personal stories of the players, and the intense struggle by Brooklynites and politicians to prevent the club's relocation to Los Angeles in 1958. Extensive biographies of each player and coach, as well as manager Walter Alston, are included, providing a thorough understanding of this iconic team.

The 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers, despite their advancing years, showcased a formidable roster adorned with iconic names like Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale. While they may not have achieved the pinnacle of greatness by securing the top position in the National League, their legendary status as the final iteration of the Brooklyn Dodgers signifies the end of a remarkable era in baseball. During this Golden Age, the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the Dodgers were the dominant forces, captivating the nation's attention. The impact of their presence on the sport was profound, and baseball would never be the same again.

To explore the final season of the team in New York in greater detail, this book offers a comprehensive account of the games, the personal narratives of the players, and the intense battle by Brooklynites and politicians to prevent the club's relocation to Los Angeles in 1958. Extensive biographies of each player and coach, as well as manager Walter Alston, are included, providing a thorough understanding of this iconic team.

The 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers, despite their age, possessed a roster that still carried a sense of grandeur with renowned names like Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale. While they may not have achieved greatness by securing the top spot in the National League, their legendary status as the final iteration of the Brooklyn Dodgers signifies the end of a remarkable era in baseball. During this Golden Age, the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the Dodgers were the dominant forces, captivating the nation's attention. The impact of their presence on the sport was profound, and baseball would never be the same again.

Weight: 151g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476686783