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The Big 50: St. Louis Cardinals: The Men and Moments that Made the St. Louis Cardinals
The Big 50: St. Louis Cardinals is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that make the Cardinals the Cardinals. St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, and Yadier Molina.
304 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2018
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August 2, 2018
Fan loyalty is grounded in the lore linking the legends of the past with the stars of today. “The Big 50” is a collection of the men and moments that made the St. Louis Cardinals the franchise that it is. Written by St. Louisan Benjamin Hochman this book is a stroll down memory lane of the Cardinal Nation.
Each of the 50 topics are 5-7 pages and enhanced by photographs. The author’s youth is reflected in the preference for relatively recent subjects although the historical, think Dizzy Dean, the 1926 World Series and the Gashouse Gang, are not neglected. Some remind me of things I remember are have read about, like Vince Coleman being injured by the tarp and David Freese’s home run that ended Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. They bring back memories of the heroes, Stan Musial, Red Schoendienst, Whitey Herzog and Yadier Molina, just to name a few. I even learned things I did not know, such as that Lou Brock took up baseball when he lost his work-study scholarship and that National League officials actively encouraged him to break the stolen base record.
This is a book to read a bit, put it down, then read some more when the pangs for nostalgia strike. It is a treat for every Cardinal fan.
Each of the 50 topics are 5-7 pages and enhanced by photographs. The author’s youth is reflected in the preference for relatively recent subjects although the historical, think Dizzy Dean, the 1926 World Series and the Gashouse Gang, are not neglected. Some remind me of things I remember are have read about, like Vince Coleman being injured by the tarp and David Freese’s home run that ended Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. They bring back memories of the heroes, Stan Musial, Red Schoendienst, Whitey Herzog and Yadier Molina, just to name a few. I even learned things I did not know, such as that Lou Brock took up baseball when he lost his work-study scholarship and that National League officials actively encouraged him to break the stolen base record.
This is a book to read a bit, put it down, then read some more when the pangs for nostalgia strike. It is a treat for every Cardinal fan.
December 16, 2018
Praeger does an excellent job in his commentary and essay sections. He’s goes into fascinating detail about obscure facts, Hebrew translations and the like. The commentary is primarily from a Jewish perspective and Dennis, being a teacher of the Torah, really brings life to the text. I learned a great deal. For me, this was an excellent book to read prior to turning out the lights before bed. Given the nature of the book one can read a little or a lot in any given setting.
August 19, 2018
Loved it. A must-read for all Cardinals fans.
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