The Game
Inside the Secret World of Major League Baseball's Power Brokers
Jon Pessah
Discover the thrilling inside story of how baseball survived crisis and became the powerful, money-making sport we know today. Follow the journey of three powerful figures - Commissioner Bud Selig, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and union leader Don Fehr - as they navigate decades-long battles, backroom deals, and public scandals to save the sport from cancellation. The Game features an incredible cast of characters, including baseball legends like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire. This rigorously researched book is a must-read for any sports fan interested in the real story behind America's National Pastime.
Publish Date
2015-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
2015-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.22
ISBN
0316185884
Recommendations
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Recommendations
2020-08-08T03:00:22.000Z
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