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Book cover image of Baseball Dynasties by Rob Neyer

Authors: Rob Neyer, Eddie Epstein
ISBN-13: 9780393320084, ISBN-10: 0393320081
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Date Published: September 1993
Edition: 1 ED

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Author Biography: Rob Neyer

Book Synopsis

Rob Neyer and Eddie Epstein examine the top fifteen squads of the twentieth century, employing a rigorous statistical analysis and throwing in some good old-fashioned opinion to determine the best team of the modern era. Looking at continued brilliance over time, Hall of Famers on the roster, offensive and defensive production, performance in the postseason, and numerous other tangibles and intangibles, the authors put each team under the microscope -- and pick a winner. Who will come out on top? Is it the 1927 Yankees, blessed with both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig? Sparky Anderson's awesome 1975 Cincinnati Reds? Or the beloved "Boys of Summer," the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers?

Full of anecdotes, intriguing facts, and statistics, Baseball Dynasties is certain to provoke, entertain, and edify fans of all ages.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Order Out of Chaos11
Glossary of Statistical Terms17
Chapter 11906 Chicago Cubs25
Chapter 21911 Philadelphia Athletics45
Chapter 31912 New York Giants64
Chapter 4Way Back When: The Best of the Nineteenth Century84
Chapter 51927 New York Yankees92
Chapter 61929 Philadelphia Athletics112
Chapter 71939 New York Yankees132
Chapter 8The Worst Teams of All Time151
Chapter 91942 St. Louis Cardinals165
Chapter 101953 New York Yankees184
Chapter 111955 Brooklyn Dodgers202
Chapter 12There Were Others: The Greatest Black Teams222
Chapter 131961 New York Yankees229
Chapter 141970 Baltimore Orioles251
Chapter 151974 Oakland A's271
Chapter 16They Just Missed the Cut294
Chapter 171975 Cincinnati Reds303
Chapter 181986 New York Mets322
Chapter 191998 New York Yankees342
Chapter 20And the Winner Is ...361
AppendixStandard Deviation Scores377

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