The Miracle Braves, 1914–1916
- ISBN-10
- 1476619646
- ISBN-13
- 9781476619644
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 232
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-24
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- Charles C. Alexander
Description
The story of the “Miracle” Braves is one of the most memorable in baseball history, but less well known is what the club did after that spectacular season. In 1915, they were strong contenders for the National League pennant, and almost won it again in 1916. This book is the first to look at the team in a larger context. Under innovative manager George Stallings, the Braves swept the mighty Philadelphia Athletics in the 1914 World Series, the National League’s only victory from 1909 to 1919. The Braves under Stallings were a roistering, pugnacious crew that battled the opposition, the umpires, and sometimes each other.
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