John F. reviewed on 9/21/2013 + 15 more book reviews

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This is a great baseball story from 1940, when the Dodgers were still in Brooklyn (and the Giants at the Polo Grounds) and the game was accessible to most people only by radio and newspaper. The humble "Kid" tries out for the team as a pitching phenomenon, enjoys some early success, suffers an accident, and works on a comeback. Nothing's easy and nothing's all wrapped up neatly, as some stories worked back then. This one is supremely enjoyable with its "inside baseball" perspective for both youngster and "seasoned" fan alike. Highly recommended.

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