Johnny Podres - Brooklyn's Yankee Killer SIGNED BOOK

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You are bidding on an autographed copy (by Johnny Podres) of the new book, Brooklyn's Yankee Killer by Bob, John, and Robert S. Bennett. Johnny signed this copy in blue ballpoint pen on the inside cover page at a book signing in Glens Falls, NY this year. I am one of the authors of the book. Cash, checks, money orders or PAYPAL accepted.The book is 168 pages, softcover, and retails for $21.95 (unsigned). Contains many black and white photos, many never before published. For more information, see . Book Description: The New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series four times in eight years during the l940s and early '50s. In a 10-year span, the Brooklyn "Bums" managed to lose in their last game of the season seven times, including five years in a row. Their fans in Brooklyn remained faithful, but miserable. The Dodgers had fielded magnificent position players, the storied "Boys of Summer." But pitching is the name of the game and dozens of famous Dodgers hurlers failed in the fall. In October of 1955, however, in front of thousands of Yankee fans right in their own stadium, a left-handed pitcher peeled away layers of post-season pain. Johnny Podres shattered the myth of Yankee invincibility. His was the ultimate triumph of clutch over choke. He shot down the Bronx Bombers. Johnny Podres gave Brooklyn its one and read more

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