
’64 Cardinals: A Team, a Season, and a Showdown for the Ages
Title: ’64 Cardinals: A Team, a Season, and a Showdown for the AgesAuthor: Robert L. Tiemann and Ron JacoberSize: 11 x 11Binding: HardcoverPages: 162ISBN: 9781681063218Price: $39.95 In one of the most exciting seasons in baseball history, the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals surged in the final months to steal the pennant and top the mighty Yankees in seven games to capture the World Series. How did an unlikely assortment of people and events come together for such a monumental achievement? Look no further than ’64 Cardinals, a photo-illustrated story of promise, turmoil, and triumph. Discover how the famous trade for Lou Brock provided a jolt that reversed a summer swoon. Witness superstar pitcher Bob Gibson ascend to dominance down the stretch and meet the other indispensables—Curt Flood, Dick Groat, Bill White, Julian Javier, Tim McCarver, Mike Shannon, Barney Schultz, team captain Kenny Boyer, and others—who helped power the team through the National League meat-grinder and the ultimate cl