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Book • 1963
The book offers a contemporary account of the 1962 New York Mets.
It chronicles the team's inaugural season, marked by struggles and mishaps.
It highlights the challenges of building a team from scratch and their efforts to compete.
The book reveals behind-the-scenes stories, shedding light on the players, management, and the construction of Shea Stadium.
It captures the essence of the era and the spirit of a team that became known for its underdog status.
It chronicles the team's inaugural season, marked by struggles and mishaps.
It highlights the challenges of building a team from scratch and their efforts to compete.
The book reveals behind-the-scenes stories, shedding light on the players, management, and the construction of Shea Stadium.
It captures the essence of the era and the spirit of a team that became known for its underdog status.
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Scott Beekman, "The Last Gladiator: William Muldoon and the Making of American Sports" (U Texas Press, 2025)