![]() Summaries of the regular season and World Series re-create the magic of that unforgettable season. In one of the greatest performances in the history of the fall classic, crafty Lew Burdette tossed his second consecutive shutout (and third complete game) to defeat the Bronx Bombers in Game Seven, in Yankee Stadium.Ī collaborative effort of 32 members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), Thar's Joy in Braveland! The 1957 Milwaukee Braves portrays that memorable team with life stories of all of the roster players, the manager and coaching staff, the owner, the general manager, and sportswriters and radio announcers. The Braves cemented their place in history by defeating the New York Yankees in the World Series. The team enjoyed standout seasons by shortstop Johnny Logan, outfielder Wes Covington, and catcher Del Crandall And GM John Quinn pulled off the biggest trade of the summer, acquiring All-Star second baseman Red Schoendienst from the New York Giants. Led by the bats of National League Most Valuable Player Henry Aaron and slugging third baseman Eddie Mathews and the "Big Three" pitching trio (Cy Young Award winner Warren Spahn, Lew Burdette, and Bob Buhl) the Braves won 95 games. ![]() The very threat that led Bramble to leave the place he called home has ensnared the creatures who live on the mountain. Now a young baboon, elephant, and lion must come together to discover the truthbefore the. The brand-new arc of Erin Hunter’s bestselling Bravelands series continues in the latest thrilling adventure Friends and family are split as longtime allies turn on each other, and born foes form unlikely bonds. The elephant leader known as Great Mother has been murdered. This book celebrates the Milwaukee Braves' historic 1957 World Series championship season. A baboon who has uncovered an act of treachery. During the Braves' 13-year tenure in Milwaukee (1953-1965), they had a winning record every season, won two consecutive NL pennants (19), lost two more in the final week of the season (19), and set big-league attendance records along the way. ![]() Wolfįew teams in baseball history have captured the hearts of their fans like the Milwaukee Braves of the 1950. We were hard-nosed and that showed up in 1957." - Braves catcher Del Crandall to editor Gregory H. "You talk about destiny, well, you can't rule that out. ![]()
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