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Making the Big Red Machine: Bob Howsam and the Cincinnati Reds of the 1970s
Daryl Smith
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Description for Making the Big Red Machine: Bob Howsam and the Cincinnati Reds of the 1970s
Paperback. Presents the man behind the Reds, general manager Bob Howsam. This book shows not only how the team performed but why, delving into the off-field strategy and moves behind the Reds' success. Num Pages: 351 pages, ca. 50 photos, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBNH; 3JJPL; WSBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
With a line-up that included future Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez and Pete Rose, the 'Big Red Machine' powered its way to six division titles, four pennants, and two World Series, all in the 1970s. Three other times in that decade they finished second in their division to the eventual pennant winner.While much has been written about the players and manager Sparky Anderson, no book until now has given adequate attention to the man behind the Machine, general manager Bob Howsam. From his hire in 1967 through the end of his first stint with the Reds ... Read more
With a line-up that included future Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez and Pete Rose, the 'Big Red Machine' powered its way to six division titles, four pennants, and two World Series, all in the 1970s. Three other times in that decade they finished second in their division to the eventual pennant winner.While much has been written about the players and manager Sparky Anderson, no book until now has given adequate attention to the man behind the Machine, general manager Bob Howsam. From his hire in 1967 through the end of his first stint with the Reds ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9780786439805
SKU
V9780786439805
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Daryl Smith
Daryl Smith is a life-long Cincinnati Reds fan who attended the first game at Riverfront Stadium and World Series games in 1970, 1972, and 1975. He is director of the Organizational Leadership program at Mount St. Joseph.
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