Gibson's Last Stand: The Rise, Fall, and Near Misses of the St. Louis Cardinals, 1969-1975

by Doug Feldmann

Book Overview

Bob Gibson remains one of the most unique, complex, and beloved players in Cardinals' history. His final years on the team are placed within the context of American history and popular culture in this captivating read. During the late 1960s, exorbitant salaries and free agency were threatening to change baseball forever, and Gibson's pitching success caused team owners to think fans wanted only base hits and home runs. The action of the game, both...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826219500
• ISBN13: 9780826219503
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"