Baseball Dynasties: The Greatest Teams of All Time

Epstein, Eddie; Neyer, Rob

ISBN 10: 0393320081 / ISBN 13: 9780393320084

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 2000

Seller Inventory # 0393320081-3-29668914

Synopsis:

A must-have for any diehard baseball fan, this lively, authoritative book answers the classic question "Who was the greatest team of all time? " It's a debate nearly as old as the sport itself. Sure, there have been plenty of great baseball teams--but which was the best ever? While it seems like an unwinnable argument, the authors of Baseball Dynasties have risen to the challenge. They took the top fifteen teams of the twentieth century, ran them through rigorous statistical analysis, and threw in some good old-fashioned opinion in their quest to determine, definitively, who was the greatest team in the history of baseball. Looking at continued brilliance over time (no one-season wonders allowed), Hall of Famers on the roster, offensive and defensive production, performance in the postseason, and numerous other tangibles and intangibles, Eddie Epstein and Rob Neyer put each team under the microscope--and picked a winner. Who will come out on top? Was it the 1927 Yankees, the legendary squad blessed with both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig? Or how about Earl Weaver's 1970 Orioles, who over a three-year span dominated their opponents at a higher level than any other team this century? Full of anecdotes, intriguing facts, and scores of statistics, Baseball Dynasties is a fascinating look at baseball history certain to provoke, entertain, and edify baseball fans of all ages.

Synopsis: The authors have put the top 15 baseball teams of the 20th century through a statistical analysis in their quest to discover which was the greatest team in the history of baseball. They offer anecdotes, facts and statistics to back their results.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Baseball Dynasties: The Greatest Teams of ...
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good