Mike Schmidt
Stan Hochman
A biography of the star third baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies who was the third National Leaguer ever chosen Most Valuable Player for two years in a row.
Read Time: ~0.8 hr
Philadelphia Phillies
by Bob Hinz (1982)
About this book
Traces the history of the National League club nicknamed "the Fizz Kids" during their losing years, but who became known as "the Whiz Kids" after their 1980 championship season.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePhiladelphia Phillies Lead Character
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