Au jeu/Play Ball: The 50 Greatest Games in the History of the Montreal Expos - Norm King

Descriere Au jeu/Play Ball: The 50 Greatest Games in the History of the Montreal Expos - Norm King

This volume by members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) presents the 50 greatest games in Montreal Expos history. The games described here recount the exploits of the many great players who wore Expos uniforms over the years--Bill Stoneman, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Steve Rogers, Pedro Martinez, and others. \n \nThe book details games from the earliest days of the franchise, to the glory years of 1979- 1981, the what-might-have-been years of the early 1990s, and the sad, final days. It describes the famous first game at Shea Stadium on April 8, 1969, when the Expos defeated that year's eventual world champion New York Mets. It also details the first regular season major league game ever played outside the United States, when fans jammed little Jarry Park and began a love affair with the team. \n \nThese game summaries don't just retell the runs, hits, and errors. They give a context to the times and individuals involved. The article about Dennis Martinez's perfect game also describes how he overcame his struggle with alcohol to resurrect his career. The piece about Curtis Pride recounts how he reached the major leagues despite the disadvantages of deafness, and what it felt like when 45,000 fans cheered as Expos coach Jerry Manuel spurred him through gestures to acknowledge the crowd. \n \nForeword by Dave Van Horne \n \nAPRIL 8, 1969 \nBienvenue to Major League Baseball by Norm King \n \nAPRIL 14, 1969 \nMack Lays Claim to Jonesville by Norm King \n \nAPRIL 17, 1969 \nStoney Sets Record for Fastest No-Hitter by a Franchise by Adam J. Ulrey \n \nSEPTEMBER 25, 1970 \nMauch's Prediction Comes True by Norm King \n \nOCTOBER 2, 1972 \nStoney's Second No-No by Norm King \n \nJULY 26, 1973 \nSteve Rogers Tosses One-Hit Shutout To Win First Big-League Game by Gregory H. Wolf \n \nSEPTEMBER 17, 1973 \nMontreal's First Lead in a Pennant Race by Rory Costello \n \nJUNE 11, 1974 \nExpos Blow Up Big Red Machine by Gregory H. Wolf \n \nAPRIL 21-22, 1976 \nTim Foli Gets on his Cycle by Norm King \n \nMAY 29, 1977 \nParrish Goes 5-for-5, Hits Three Consecutive Homers by Alan Cohen \n \nJUNE 9, 1978 \nLarry Parrish's Bat, Ellis Valentine's Arm Highlight Expos'
Come-From-Behind Victory by Gregory H. Wolf \n \nJULY 20, 1978 \nChris Speier Hits for the Cycle by Norm King \n \nJULY 30, 1978 \nExpos Visit the Launching Pad by Alan Cohen \n \nOCTOBER 1, 1978 \nTwenty Wins for Ross the Boss by Gregory H. Wol

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Society For American Baseball Research

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ENSTK

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9781943816156

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1

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