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Informationen zum Autor Bruce Morgan is a reporter and sports editor for the Lititz Record Express in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Klappentext In 1972, the Philadelphia Phillies experienced one of their worst seasons in franchise history, finishing with an abysmal 59-97 record. Yet throughout this disastrous season, Steve "Lefty" Carlton proved to be a diamond in the rough. In his first year with the club, he led the league with 27 wins, eight shutouts, and a sizzling 1.98 ERA, earning an astounding 45.8 percent of Philadelphia's wins. He also won his first Cy Young award, the first pitcher to do so with a last-place team. This work chronicles Carlton's magical season, including the Rick Wise-for-Carlton trade, his 5-1 start following the players' first-ever strike, his 15-game winning streak, and a number of memorable games along the way. Interviews with Phillies icons, Hall of Famers, and legendary sports writers add insights to this account of Carlton's remarkable achievements amidst one of the most calamitous periods in Phillies history. Zusammenfassung "In 1972! the Philadelphia Phillies experienced one of their worst seasons in franchise history! finishing with an abysmal 59-97 record. This work chronicles Carlton's magical season! including the Rick Wise-for-Carlton trade! Lefty's 5-1 start following the players' first-ever strike! his 15-game winning streak! and a number of memorable games along the way"--Provided by publisher. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsPreface 1. Jaw Dropping Numbers 2. The Trade 3. Hope Springs Eternal 4. Lefty's Striking Start 5. Catching the Fever 6. Tailspin Takes Over 7. Carlton Slumps 8. Desperate Times 9. Protecting His Teammates 10. Finishing What He Started 11. The New Manager 12. The Streak Marches On 13. Lum Breaks It Up 14. A Wise Encounter Conclusion: How Does '72 Rank? Chapter Notes Bibliography Index ...
