Can't Anybody Here Play This Game? by Jimmy Breslin
The Improbable Saga of the New York Mets' First Year
This humorous and insightful narrative delves into the chaotic and often comical inaugural season of the New York Mets in 1962. Chronicling the team's struggles, mishaps, and the colorful personalities that defined them, the book captures the essence of a team that, despite their lack of success on the field, won the hearts of fans with their endearing ineptitude and unwavering spirit. Through a series of anecdotes and observations, it paints a vivid picture of a team that, while far from perfect, embodied the unpredictable and often entertaining nature of baseball.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 84th on The Top 100 Sports Books of All Time (Sports Illustrated)