The greatest summer in baseball history: how the '73 season changed us forever
United States history, Sports and games, Baseball
Human-narrated audio
Summary
A rousing chronicle of one of the most defining years in baseball history that changed the sport forever. In 1973, baseball was in crisis.The first strike in pro sports had soured fans, American League attendance had fallen, and America's team?the… Yankees?had lost more games and money than ever. Yet that season, five of the game's greatest figures rescued the national pastime. The season itself provided plenty of drama served up by a colorful cast of characters, including the Mets rise from last place to win the division under Yogi Berra's leadership, Pete Rose edging out Willie Stargell as the MVP in a controversial vote, Hank Aaron chasing Babe Ruth's landmark record in the face of racial threats, Reggie Jackson solidifying his reputation as Mr. October, Willie Mays hitting the final home run of his career, and future Hall of Famers Dave Winfield and George Brett playing in their first major league games