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The Boys of Summer

by Roger Kahn (1972)

About this book

A lyrical, timeless sports classic recounting the triumphs and post-baseball lives of the iconic 1950s Brooklyn Dodgers. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Jackie Robinson & Brooklyn Dodgers across Baseball (MLB).

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story Era1950s
Protagonist / CoreJackie Robinson & Brooklyn Dodgers

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