Full Description
The story of the "Miracle" Braves is one of the most memorable in baseball history, but less well known is what the club did after that spectacular season. In 1915, they were strong contenders for the National League pennant, and almost won it again in 1916. This book is the first to look at the team in a larger context.
Under innovative manager George Stallings, the Braves swept the mighty Philadelphia Athletics in the 1914 World Series, the National League's only victory from 1909 to 1919. The Braves under Stallings were a roistering, pugnacious crew that battled the opposition, the umpires, and sometimes each other.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Prologue: "Its most romantic episode"
1. 1912-1913: "The most interesting achievement in the baseball world"
2. 1913-1914: "The fact that Evers will play second"
3. 1914: "I feel the pennant fever buzzing"
4. 1914 World Series: "What chance do predictors stand against miracles?"
5. 1914-1915: "I don't see how they can beat us"
6. 1915: "We're not going to wait until July this year"
7. 1915-1916: "Come on; start the Percycution"
8. 1916: "The Miracle Man is set for a big drive"
9. 1917 and After: "A shadow of the rapid stuff that won a flag"
Epilogue: "Not Stallings baseball"
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
