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Title details for After the Miracle by Art Shamsky - Available

After the Miracle

The Lasting Brotherhood of the '69 Mets

by Art Shamsky
Erik Sherman
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"A great and insightful" (Keith Hernandez, New York Mets legend and broadcaster) New York Times bestselling account of an iconic team in baseball history: the 1969 New York Mets—a last-place team that turned it all around in just one season—told by '69 Mets outfielder Art Shamsky, Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, and other teammates who reminisce about that legendary season and their enduring bonds decades later.
The New York Mets franchise began in 1962 and the team finished in last place nearly every year. When the 1969 season began, fans weren't expecting much from "the Lovable Losers." But as the season progressed, the Mets inched closer to first place and then eventually clinched the National League pennant. They were underdogs against the formidable Baltimore Orioles, but beat them in five games to become world champions. No one had predicted it. In fact, fans could hardly believe it happened. Suddenly they were "the Miracle Mets."

Playing right field for the '69 Mets was Art Shamsky, who had stayed in touch with his former teammates over the years. He hoped to get together with star pitcher Tom Seaver (who would win the Cy Young award as the best pitcher in the league in 1969 and go on to become the first Met elected to the Hall of Fame), but Seaver was ailing and could not travel. So, Shamsky organized a visit to "Tom Terrific" in California, accompanied by the #2 pitcher, Jerry Koosman, outfielder Ron Swoboda, and shortstop Bud Harrelson. Together they recalled the highlights of that amazing season as they reminisced about what changed the Mets' fortunes in 1969.

In this "enjoyable tale of a storybook season" (Kirkus Reviews), and with the help of sportswriter Erik Sherman, Shamsky has written the "revealing" (New York Newsday) After the Miracle for the 1969 Mets. "This heartfelt, nostalgic memoir will delight baseball fans of all ages and allegiances" (Publishers Weekly). It's a book that every Mets fan must own.

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    March 19, 2019

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781508282198
      • File size: 277363 KB
      • Duration: 09:37:50

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Jonathan Todd Ross narrates with enthusiasm as Art Shamsky brings together several members of the 1969 New York Mets to reminisce about the amazing season that would result in a World Series title. Ross never tries to imitate anyone and knows when to craft a serious tone. He tells the stories of players who put together an incredible pennant run, and his interest in every sentence keeps the listener tuned in. As Shamsky and several players make a pilgrimage to visit Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver at his California home, Ross recounts the journey with verve. Ross's voice sounds completely engaged as he recounts stories of the winning team almost 50 years later. M.B. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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