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Book SynopsisIn 1953, the Boston Braves relocated to Milwaukee, finding success with stars like Hank Aaron. To fans, it was the dawn of a new dynasty - making it even more of a shock when the owners announced in 1964 that the Braves would move once again. Patrick Steele examines all facets of the story to understand why the ""Milwaukee Miracle"" went south.
Trade ReviewHow could such a profound love affair between a city and its baseball team turn so toxic? Home of the Braves grapples with that issue, and its conclusions may surprise you. They surprised me." - from the foreword by Bob Buege, author of
The Milwaukee Braves: A Baseball Eulogy "The truth behind one of the darkest divorces in sports history, revealing details often lost in the shadows of nostalgia. Steele's extensive research uncovers a war of greed, jealousy, and contempt between the Braves and Milwaukee's civic leaders." - William Povletich, author of
Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and HeartbreakTable of Contents
- Foreword by Bob Buege
- Acknowledgments
- Prologue
- 1 “You Keep the Brewers, We'll Keep the Braves,” 1945 - 1953
- 2 Home of the Braves, 1953 - 1954
- 3 Bush Leaguers, 1955 - 1957
- 4 The Beginning of the End, 1958 - 1961
- 5 Something New, 1962 - 1963
- 6 Bringing Down the Curtain, 1964
- 7 Lame Ducks, 1965
- 8 Milwaukee v. The Braves, 1966
- Epilogue
- Appendix: Seasonal Attendance Following Relocation
- Notes
- Index
