A history of baseball's World Series, begun in 1903, which reminisces about players and game highlights.

The game of baseball has long been dubbed America's national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans' hearts are on the line. Author, Matt Doeden, covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. In this book you will discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled in their seats!

""Strike three, you're out!" "He's safe!" "Home run!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly looked like they do today.Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America's Pastime...

Recounts Mantle's baseball career with New York Yankees who made it to 12 World Series in 14 years.

Surveys the notable events in the history of the annual baseball playoffs between the National and American Leagues.

Highlights great moments in the history of baseball's World Series from 1912-1975.

Recounts the memorable World Series contests of 1955, 1975, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988.

Relive a century's worth of the heartstopping action, the unforgettable performances, and the human drama that have become synonymous with the Fall Classic.