Lost Summer: The '67 Red Sox and the Impossible Dream
by Bill Reynolds
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Author: Bill ReynoldsEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1993-05-01
ISBN: 0446364274
Number of pages: 328
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Book Review: Gripping tale of the 1967 pennant race
Summary: 4 Stars
This book captures the feel of the 1967 pennant race and the underdog Red Sox that won the title on the season's final day. Author Bill Reynold's makes us feel as if inside the clubhouse at Fenway Park alongside Carl Yastrzemski, George Scott, Jim Lonborg, Rico Petrocelli, etc. Readers learn about spring training (when few gave Boston a chance), the undorthodox style of manager Dick Williams, the long summer campaign when Chicago usually led narrowly, and the tragic August beaning of Tony Conigliaro. We also feel the tension of September as Detroit, Minnesota, Chicago and Boston battled to the wire in the closest pennant race of all time - the Red Sox taking the AL flag by a single game over both Minnesota and Detroit by besting the Twins on the season's last day. Then, there's the tense seven-game World Series against St. Louis. Reynolds introduces us to the backgrounds and personalities of many players. He also illustrates the USA in 1967 as the economy surged, urban blacks rioted, hippies protested, and the Vietnam War dragged on.
Sadly, ex-teammates Don McMahon, Joe Foy, Jerry Adair, Elston Howard and Tony Conigliaro passed away before this book arrived in 1992. And it took another 12 years before Boston finally won the 2004 World Series, their 86-year title wait exceeded only by the White Sox (1917-2005, 88 years), Phillies (1883-1980, 97 years), and Cubs (1908 and counting). This is an excellent narrative for both Red Sox rooters and all baseball fans.
Summary of Lost Summer: The '67 Red Sox and the Impossible Dream
Relives the exciting American League pennant race of 1967, when the Boston Red Sox, led by Triple Crown-winner Carl Yastrzemski, won their first pennant in twenty-one years. By the author of Born to Coach. Reprint.Baseball Books
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