Pitching to the Pennant
Subtitle: The 1954 Cleveland Indians
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: Apr 01, 2014
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780803245877
Description: "A commemorative volume on the 1954 Cleveland Indians"--

Commemorates the '54 Indians with a biographical sketch of the entire team, from the "Big Three" pitching staff (Mike Garcia and future Hall of Famers Bob Lemon and Early Wynn), through notable players such as Bobby Avila, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, and Al Rosen, to manager Al Lopez, his coaches, and the Indians' broadcast team. There are also stories about Cleveland Stadium and the 1954 All-Star Game (which the team hosted), as well as a season timeline and a firsthand account of Game One of the World Series at the Polo Grounds. Pitching to the Pennant features the superb writing and research of members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), making this book a must for all Indians fans and baseball aficionados.
Notes: Source title: Pitching to the Pennant: The 1954 Cleveland Indians (Memorable Teams in Baseball History)