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Celebration: The Magic of the Cardinals in the 1980s

$39.95

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Title: Celebration: The Magic of the Cardinals in the 1980s
Author: Dan O’Neill
Size: 11.5 x 9
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 200
ISBN9781681061771
Price: $39.95

 Cardinals baseball has become more than a pastime in St. Louis. The association with baseball and all things red is a regional identification, a rite of summer, a “best baseball town” way of life. The phenomenon is rooted in nearly 130 years of history, unforgettable eras and legendary players. From the “Gas House Gang” of the 1930s, the “Swifties” of the ‘40s, the “El Birdos” of the ‘60s to the present, the Cardinals are one of the most successful franchises in major league baseball, one of its iconic names. 

But no decade is more responsible for igniting the passion and pride than 1980s. Inheriting a lineup ill-suited to its ballpark, a clubhouse tainted with substance abuse, a franchise in stagnation, Whitey Herzog re-invented the brand. With stunning moves and remarkable vision, he infused the Redbirds with pitching, speed and defense and introduced a decade of thrills and chills. Players like Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, Bruce Sutter, Jack Clark, and Joaquin Andujar took St. Louis to three World Series and took Busch Stadium attendance to heights it had never known.

Detailed in spectacular pictures and memorable tales, Celebration takes you there, as well, back to the decade of “Whiteyball,” back to stolen bases, “Secret Weapons” and “Go Crazy!” magic … back to when Cardinals baseball was breathtaking.

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Some author events this fall are expected to be in person. But the majority of book-related talks are still virtual, which has advantages and disadvantages. Would you rather look an author in the eye as she signs your book, or

The local author discusses his terrific book, Celebration: The Magic of the Cardinals in the 1980s, and you will have the opportunity to meet Dan in person at some upcoming book signings!

In his new book Celebration: The Magic of the Cardinals in the 1980s, O’Neill says “with stunning moves and remarkable vision, he infused the Redbirds with pitching, speed and defense and introduced a decade of thrills and chills.” Tomorrow night,

The one-night-only event will take place on Nov. 6 at the Grandel Theatre in Grand Center starting at 7 p.m. Herzog will be joined by special guests from his teams during the evening.

The one-night-only event will feature former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog and special guests from his teams.

Celebration: The Magic of the Cardinals in the 1980s is a book to help you re-live all the glory and the heart break that the decade had to offer.

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Weight 3.6 lbs
Dimensions 11.5 × 9 in

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