Damn Yankees: Twenty-Four Major League Writers on the World's Most Loved (and Hated) Team

Rob Fleder

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Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2013

0062059637 / 9780062059635

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Winners of twenty-seven World Series titles, the New York Yankees are the quintessential sports dynasty. Love them or hate them, they cannot be ignored by anyone who professes to be a fan of the great game of baseball. With Damn Yankees, Rob Fleder, former Executive Editor for Sports Illustrated magazine, offers a timeless collection of original essays by some of the most prominent contemporary writers in America--from Pete Dexter to Jane Leavy, from Roy Blount Jr. to Colum McCann--each piece focusing on one uniquely colorful subject: the fanatically adored/resoundingly despised "Bronx Bombers." Funny, moving, provocative, insightful appreciations and detractions--from Babe Ruth to Mickey Mantle to Derek Jeter--Damn Yankees offers twenty-four fascinating takes on the most storied franchise of baseball's Major Leagues. This landmark collection of sports writing explores the myth, the men, and the moments that define the world's most loved (and hated) team: Top-Tier Baseball Writing: Experience the Bronx Bombers through the eyes of America's most celebrated writers, including masters from Sports Illustrated, bestselling biographers, and literary heavyweights. A Storied Dynasty: Twenty-four original essays that wrestle with the legacy of the Yankees, exploring both the fanatical adoration and the resounding disdain they inspire. Legendary Players: Go beyond the box scores with insightful, funny, and provocative takes on icons from Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle to Derek Jeter. Cultural Impact: A deep dive into why this team cannot be ignored, examining how the Yankees became a symbol of American power, passion, and contention. …

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Titre
Damn Yankees: Twenty-Four Major League Writers on the World's Most Loved (and Hated) Team
Auteur
Rob Fleder
Éditeur
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Année de publication
2013
État de l'article
Good
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Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
0062059637
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9780062059635

World of Books (was SecondSale)

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