John G. Robertson,Carl T. Madden
World Series '48: The Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves in Six Games
World Series '48: The Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves in Six Games
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The 1948 World Series featured an unusual showdown between the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Braves, with both teams featuring excellent pitching. Cleveland battled through six hard-fought games for the championship, recounted in this book.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
The 1948 World Series presented a remarkable showdown, as neither of the two competing teams had witnessed the Fall Classic in a generation. The Cleveland Indians, who hadn't secured the American League pennant since 1920, faced off against the Boston Braves, who hadn't claimed the National League title since 1914. Both teams boasted exceptional pitching, with Boston's aces being Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain, while Cleveland had stalwarts of the mound such as Bob Feller and Bob Lemon, along with the surprise knuckleball phenomenon Gene Bearden. Despite being overwhelming favorites, Cleveland battled through six intense and hard-fought games to claim the championship.
This book meticulously chronicles every at-bat of the 1948 Series, along with significant moments from the regular season, including the colorful antics of Indians owner Bill Veeck and a near-fatal incident on the diamond. It provides a captivating account of one of the most memorable and thrilling World Series in baseball history.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476689906
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