Bibliograph

A day in the bleachers, Arnold Hano ; introduction by Roger Kahn

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A day in the bleachers, Arnold Hano ; introduction by Roger Kahn

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A day in the bleachers

Oclc number

54998993

Responsibility statement

Arnold Hano ; introduction by Roger Kahn

Summary

"Real baseball fans know that to really experience the spirit, joy, humanity, and humility of America's classic spoirt, you actually have to go to the game. In 1954, before there were flat-screen TVs and luxury-box stadiums, there was a passionate fan named Arnold Hano, who witnessed a game that made history: the opener of the World Series between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Indians. Here is the classic account of a day in the life of a baseball fanatic, the day he witnessed the immortal catch by the future Hall of Famer whom some have called the greatest all-around player in the game: Willie Mays. Taking us through all nine innings, oitch by pitch, from his perch in the bleachers ("where the real fans sit") of the New York Polo Grounds (now but a revered memory), Hano serves up an unforgettable account of a game, and a catch, that will live in fans' hearts and minds forever"--Back cover

Table Of Contents

A new foreword to the 50th anniversary edition (January 2004) -- [Text] -- Afterword to the 2004 edition: Extra innings

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