Shocktober
The Biggest Upsets in World Series History
$50.55
- Paperback
258 pages
- Release Date
6 January 2025
Summary
Baseball’s October showcase has provided some high drama over the years. Willie Mays’s spectacular catch in 1954, Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off homer in 1960, and Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit blast in 1988 are just a few of the memorable moments that have dominated highlight reels. The outcome of the Series has not always been terribly surprising—especially during the late 1940s and early 1950s when the Yankees captured five consecutive championships, breaking their previous record of four straight ti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781493087037 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1493087037 |
| Author: | Jonathan Weeks |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Imprint: | The Lyons Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 258 |
| Release Date: | 6 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Author Jonathan Weeks has painstakingly and passionately researched the twenty-two most unbelievable and unforgettable upsets in World Series history. Shocktober begins its journey with the White Sox, who had the largest winning percentage gap between their opponent, defeating the Cubs in the 1906 World Series. Weeks continues to carefully examine, in great detail, classic contests where the supposed winner, failed to clinch the title, despite overwhelming odds. Pirates over the Yankees in ‘60, Mets over the Orioles in ‘69. Marlins over the Indians in ‘97, all here, and dozens more, along with fascinating game statistics, and an entire section of World Series trivia.”
About The Author
Jonathan Weeks
Jonathan Weeks has published several nonfiction books on the topic of baseball, most recently The Legend of the Mick: Stories and Reflections on Mickey Mantle. Additionally, he has two novels to his credit—one of them a posthumous collaboration with his father. He lives in Malone, New York.
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