Description
Book SynopsisFocuses on what many believe to be the most exciting postseason series in baseball history: the 1995 Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners. This book chronicles the earlier struggles of both teams during the 1980s, their mid-1990s resurgence and the effects of Seattle's victory.
Trade Review"The game's the thing in this book. Donnelly skillfully recreates the two Yankee wins, amid the usual theatrics of historic Yankee Stadium in New York, and the three Seattle victories in the dreaded Kingdome. Donnelly offers a play-by-play analysis of strategy that heightens the suspense of the most pivotal moments. In his preface, he explains that this Yanks/Mariners series 'was the best baseball I have ever witnessed.' After reading this book, fans will understand why." * ForeWord Reviews *
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Baseball's Greatest Series chronicles the riveting 1995 American League Division Series battle between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners with wit and precision, exploring the divergent background of each franchise with remarkable depth. 'Donnie Baseball,' in the only postseason appearance of his illustrious career, deservedly takes center stage." -- Gordon Englehardt * Evansville Courier & Press *
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
1. Don-nie Base-ball
2. Winless in Seattle
3. Bronx Bummers
4. Strike
5. Baseball Returns
6. Game 1: The Bronx, Baseball, and Beer Bottles
7. Game 2: A Classic in the Bronx
8. Game 3: Playoff Baseball in Seattle
9. Game 4: Saint Edgar
10. Game 5: Warriors, Heroes, and Heartbreak
11. Deconstructing the Yankees
12. Safeco is Born
Epilogue
Notes
Index
