Game Six
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4.6
Mark Frost
Boston, Tuesday, October 21, 1975. The Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds have endured an excruciating three-day rain delay. Tonight, at last, they will play Game Six of the World Series. Leading three games to two, Cincinnati hopes to win it all; Boston is desperate to stay alive. But for all the anticipation, nobody could have predicted what a classic it would turn out to be: an extra-innings thriller, created by one of the Big Red Machine's patented comebacks and the Red Sox's improbable late-inning rally; clutch hitting, heart-stopping defensive plays, and more twists and turns than a Grand Prix circuit, climaxed by one of the most famous home runs in baseball history that ended it in the twelfth. Here are all the inside stories of some of that era's biggest names in sports: Johnny Bench, Luis Tiant, Sparky Anderson, Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski--eight Hall of Famers in all--as well as sportscasters and network execs, cameramen, umpires, groundskeepers, politicians, and fans who gathered in Fenway that extraordinary night.Game Six is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at what is considered by many to be the greatest baseball game ever played--remarkable also because it was about so much more than just balls and strikes. This World Series marked the end of an era; baseball's reserve clause was about to be struck down, giving way to the birth of free agency, a watershed moment that changed American sports forever. In bestselling author Mark Frost's talented hands, the historical significance of Game Six becomes every bit as engrossing as its compelling human drama.
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Author
Mark Frost
Pages
416
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Published Date
2009-09-22
ISBN
1401394817 9781401394813
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"Game Six by Mark Frost? Man, this book is a home run (see what I did there?). As a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan, born in '81, I grew up hearing legends about the Big Red Machine, stories passed down from my dad and uncles, filled with awe and a touch of wistful nostalgia. I never got to see those guys play, but the spirit of that team, that underdog mentality, has always been a part of my fandom.
Frost captures that spirit perfectly in this book. He takes the 1975 World Series, that legendary clash between the Reds and the Red Sox, and turns it into this gripping, suspenseful thriller. You can almost feel the tension in the air, hear the roar of the crowd, and taste the sweat of the players.
Frost dives deep into the details, from the intricate strategies to the personal lives of the players. It's like he was sitting in the dugout, whispering secrets with Sparky Anderson. And while I was naturally rooting for the Reds every step of the way, Frost gives both teams their due. It's a testament to his skill as a writer that he makes you appreciate the talent and determination on both sides.
If you're a baseball fan, a history buff, or just someone who loves a good story, Game Six is a must-read. It's a captivating blend of sports drama, historical fiction, and a touch of the supernatural (or maybe that we just me) that will keep you hooked from the first pitch to the final out. Plus, it gave me a newfound appreciation for the "Big Red Machine" and the legends I grew up hearing about."
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