world series (baseball)

A brief history of major league baseball and the World Series is followed by highlights of the 1968, 1948, 1928, and 1905 series.

Roy Tucker, the Kid from Tomkinsville, joins the rest of his Dodger teammates in a come-from-behind battle for the series title.

An autobiography of New York Yankees manager Joe Torre in which he discusses his life and career, and tells about how he pulled together his World Series-winning team during the 1996 season while dealing with difficult personal situations.

Recounts seven memorable World Series contests, including the 1955 series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees, the 1975 series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, and the 1986 series between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox.

Illustrations, photographs, and text provide a year-by-year account of the history of the World Series, providing information on the teams, players, and coaches competing in the series.

Recounts memorable World Series contests, including the 1955 series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees, the 1975 series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, and the 1986 series between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox.