Damn Yankees by Rob Fleder

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Synopsis

Ecco A timeless collection of original pieces by prominent contemporary writers on America's quintessential sports dynasty, the New York Yankees Love them or hate them, the New York Yankees have been an American institution for nearly a century. With their rich history and colorful cast of characters, the Yankees never fail to inspire or provoke. In this exciting compendium, some of our most acclaimed writers-including Pete Dexter, Roy Blount Jr., Jane... more

Ecco A timeless collection of original pieces by prominent contemporary writers on America's quintessential sports dynasty, the New York Yankees Love them or hate them, the New York Yankees have been an American institution for nearly a century. With their rich history and colorful cast of characters, the Yankees never fail to inspire or provoke. In this exciting compendium, some of our most acclaimed writers-including Pete Dexter, Roy Blount Jr., Jane Leavy, J. R. Moehringer, Daniel Okrent, James Surowiecki, Leigh Montville, Bill James, and Will Leitch-step up to the plate to take their cuts. The result is a collection of original essays about players from Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter and about subjects that range from the hilarious (the Yankee wife-swap of the '70s) to the sublime (the grace of Catfish Hunter). Superbly written, deeply insightful and full of both passion and humor, Damn Yankees is a completely fresh look at baseball's most enduring franchise. less

About Rob Fleder

Rob Fleder was Executive Editor of Sports Illustrated and the Editor of SI Books during his twenty years at Time Inc. He was the editor of SI 50: The... more

Rob Fleder was Executive Editor of Sports Illustrated and the Editor of SI Books during his twenty years at Time Inc. He was the editor of SI 50: The Anniversary Book, The SI Baseball Book, The SI Football Book, and Hate Mail from Cheerleaders, among other New York Times bestsellers. He lives in the Hudson Valley. less