Through the prism of these three teams, this book examines facets of their dynastic aspirations: the way in which key personnel were assembled into a cohesive roster, the glory that was won by the clubs, and the factors leading to their decline. Drawing on a rich variety of primary and secondary sources, the story is told of vital players from Latin America who made their way to Minnesota, the select few who ventured from the Orioles' training facility in Thomasville, Georgia, to Baltimore, and the collegiate stars selected in the early years of the newly-created amateur draft who went on to help forge a winning combination in Oakland.
Through the prism of these three teams, this book examines facets of their dynastic aspirations: the way in which key personnel were assembled into a cohesive roster, the glory that was won by the clubs, and the factors leading to their decline. Drawing on a rich variety of primary and secondary sources, the story is told of vital players from Latin America who made their way to Minnesota, the select few who ventured from the Orioles' training facility in Thomasville, Georgia, to Baltimore, and the collegiate stars selected in the early years of the newly-created amateur draft who went on to help forge a winning combination in Oakland.
The American League in Transition, 1965-1975: How Competition Thrived When the Yankees Didn't
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The American League in Transition, 1965-1975: How Competition Thrived When the Yankees Didn't
264
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780786446261 |
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| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication date: | 12/24/2012 |
| Pages: | 264 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |