| The Great Eight Contributor(s): Armour, Mark (Editor), Society for American Baseball Research ( (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803245866 ISBN-13: 9780803245860 Publisher: University of Nebraska Press OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Baseball - History - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi |
| Dewey: 796.357 |
| LCCN: 2013037730 |
| Series: Memorable Teams in Baseball History |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.9" W x 9.9" (1.25 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Cincinnati, Ohio - Geographic Orientation - Ohio - Cultural Region - Midwest - Chronological Period - 1970's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, also known as the "Big Red Machine," are not just one of the most memorable teams in baseball history--they are unforgettable. While the Reds dominated the National League from 1972 to 1976, it was the '75 team that surpassed them all, winning 108 games and beating the Boston Red Sox in a thrilling 7-game World Series. Led by Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson, the team's roster included other legends such as Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Tony P rez, Ken Griffey Sr., and Dave Concepci n. The 1975 Reds were notably disciplined and clean-cut, which distinguished them from the increasingly individualistic players of the day. The Great Eight commemorates the people and events surrounding this outstanding baseball team with essays on team management and key aspects and highlights of the season, including Pete Rose's famous position change. This volume gives Reds fans complete biographies of all the team's players, relives the enthralling 1975 season, and celebrates a team that is consistently ranked as one of the best teams in baseball history. |