The Forgotten Marlins
| Author | : Sam Zygner |
| Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
| Total Pages | : 394 |
| Release | : 2013-06-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780810891395 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0810891395 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (395 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Forgotten Marlins written by Sam Zygner and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forgotten Marlins pays tribute to the original Miami Marlins of the AAA International League, bringing to life one of the most colorful and flamboyant teams to play in baseball’s minor leagues. During their five years of existence, the Marlins featured prominent personalities such as eccentric manager Pepper Martin, zany Mickey McDermott, and maverick promoter Bill Veeck. Including rarely-heard stories about baseball icon and Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige’s years in Miami, and containing interviews between the author and several of the surviving ballplayers, this book is a unique and comprehensive account of a truly original baseball team. The Forgotten Marlins is an entertaining and engaging read for all baseball fans and historians.
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