{"product_id":"victory-on-two-fronts-9780821424728","title":"Victory on Two Fronts","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike other teams, the Cleveland Indians suffered as World War II drained rosters and distracted fans. But in 1945, star pitcher Bob Feller returned from naval service and was soon joined by the American League’s first Black players: Larry Doby and Satchel Paige. This book shows how, in 1948, they led the Indians to a World Series championship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Once again Scott H. Longert shows why he is a leading historian and storyteller of baseball in Cleveland. In Longert’s unique style, Victory on Two Fronts tells the story of how the intersection of World War II America, integration, and Cleveland’s baseball team shaped society and the national pastime. Just like Indians outfielder Pat Seerey…Longert [is] the ‘people’s choice’ when it comes to chronicling the hundred-plus years of baseball in Cleveland.”","brand":"Ohio University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406007542103,"sku":"9780821424728","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780821424728.jpg?v=1730494219","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/victory-on-two-fronts-9780821424728","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}