The year the Yankees lost the pennant
a novel.
Book • 1954
Douglass Wallop's 'The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant' reimagines the Faustian legend within the realm of baseball.
The protagonist, Joe Boyd, a devoted Washington Senators fan, makes a pact with the devil, Mr. Applegate, to transform into a star baseball player named Joe Hardy.
As Joe Hardy, he propels the struggling Senators to pennant contention, challenging the dominant New York Yankees.
Amidst the on-field triumphs, Joe grapples with the moral implications of his deal and the longing for his old life and wife.
The story blends humor, romance, and suspense, offering a unique twist on the classic tale of ambition and its consequences.
The protagonist, Joe Boyd, a devoted Washington Senators fan, makes a pact with the devil, Mr. Applegate, to transform into a star baseball player named Joe Hardy.
As Joe Hardy, he propels the struggling Senators to pennant contention, challenging the dominant New York Yankees.
Amidst the on-field triumphs, Joe grapples with the moral implications of his deal and the longing for his old life and wife.
The story blends humor, romance, and suspense, offering a unique twist on the classic tale of ambition and its consequences.
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