“Why do we remember the Boys of Summer? We remember because we were young when they were, of course. But more, we remember because we feel the ache of guilt and regret. While they were running, jumping, leaping, we were slouched behind typewriters, smoking and drinking, pretending to some mystic communion with men we didn't really know or like. Men from ghettos we didn't dare visit, or rural farms we passed at sixty miles an hour. Loving what they did on the field, we could forget how superior we felt towards them the rest of the time. By cheering them on we proved we had nothing to do with the injustices that kept their lives separate from ours. There's nothing sordid or false about the Boys of Summer. Only our memories smell like sweaty jockstraps.”
Quote by Roger Kahn
Work
The Boys of Summer is a classic work of sports literature that chronicles the author's experiences covering the Brooklyn Dodgers during their final years in the 1950s, before the team moved to Los Angeles. The book interweaves accounts of the players' careers with their later lives, exploring themes of youth, aging, and the enduring bond between a team and its fans. It is widely regarded as a poignant meditation on baseball, memory, and the American experience. more
Author
Roger Kahn is a renowned American author, born on October 31, 1927. His works are known for their profound insights into American sports culture, particularly his passion for baseball. Kahn's masterpiece, 'The Summer of '49,' is an epic about the New York Yankees, beloved by readers worldwide. more
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