Kashatus, William C.
Macho Row
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803290860
- author:
- Kashatus, William C.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 16.26 x 3.56 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Sports, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The 1993 Phillies: A Team United by Baseball's Unwritten Code Led by Darren Daulton, John Kruk, Lenny Dykstra, and Mitch Williams, the 1993 Phillies were a team that defied conventional expectations. With their shaggy, unkempt style and hard-partying ways, they became beloved misfits in the eyes of fans. This book delves into the lives of six key players from the team, exploring the highs and lows of their remarkable season. At the heart of the Phillies' success was a strong sense of camaraderie and adherence to baseball's unwritten code. This unspoken set of rules, designed to preserve the moral fabric of the game, formed the bedrock of the team's diehard culture. The players trusted one another implicitly, avoiding the temptation of superstardom and instead focusing on their shared passion for the game. Macho Row is a story of winning and losing, success and failure, and the emotional highs and lows that accompany them. With a throwback mentality, the book pulls back the covers on this old-school band of brothers, revealing the complexities and nuances of their remarkable season.