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With this comprehensive play-by-play, you can relive a century's worth of the heartstopping action, the unforgettable performances, and the human drama that have become synonymous with the Fall Classic. Arranged by year, this attractive, large-format volume is packed with hundreds of remarkable photographs of legends like Ruth, Jackson, and Bonds at play, as well as candid behind-the-scenes shots, and breathtaking panoramic park views. Images even include little seen baseball memorabilia and promotional items. Test your baseball trivia know-how against the extensive Series statistics included here, including box and line scores for every game played. Fascinating sidebars trace the evolution of the game from its nineteenth century roots to the rise and fall of the Negro League World Series to the importance of broadcast media, and much more. Written by noted baseball historian Eric Enders, this encyclopedic book is the most detailed popular reference ever published on the greatest sports championship in the world.Eric Enders is the author of '100 Years of the World Series', published 2003 under ISBN 9780760742013 and ISBN 0760742014.
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