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The Boys of Summer

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

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C.J. Duggan

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