Summary:

An account of how three last place teams, the Boston Braves in 1914,
the New York Giants in 1951, and the New York Mets in 1969,
surprisingly developed winning streaks and swept their way to first
place.

Notes:

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 153-154.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 796.357640973 -- Athletic & outdoor sports & games
LCC Number: GV875

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: 160 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

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•	Villanova University (Villanova, PA) (last modified on 12/31/2007)
•	North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE) (last modified on 11/18/2006)