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I remember Fred Hutchinson's 1962 baseball card. I knew him only as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds, a squad wtih amazing uniforms, a greater ballpark (Crosley Field) and an even greater first baseman, Ted Kluzewski. Also, I was a large fan of Jim Maloney, for some reason. For an American League guy, that's about as close as I got to the National League. This book goes a long method to bring Hutch's career and humanity into perspective. As is the case with so a lot of huge league ballplayers, their lives are fascinating commentaries on American culture and society. I went back to that old tattered card and looked at it again. Indeed, Hutch was one of the greats. Doug Wilson has done us a amazing service in giving a textured acc of Hutchinson's life and his heroic final struggle; read all about it here.
Ignore the massive price mark for a paperback and buy this book. It is a gem. Being a fan of the Tigers since the early 1950s I remember Fred Hutchinson as their manager. I also remember the years he spent with the Cardinals with the McDaniel brothers, Lindy and Von. Author Doug Wilson has done a masterful job in covering the dramatic 1964 baseball season in which Hutchinson's Reds, the Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals all battled for the National League pennant on the final day of the season. I remember that season very well as I listened to Harry Caray and Jack Buck on the KMOX St. Louis radio network.A definite strength of the book to me is that author Wilson doesn't obtain carried away with game-by-game play-by-play of the season. Instead he sprinkles anecdotes of the notable players throughout Hutchinson's career. Despite the book's title the 1964 season is covered beginning with spring training on page 93 through season's end on page 187. I did search one error on page 32 in which Detroit Tigers' infielder Fred Hatfield is identified as a tchinson's courage throughout his illness and his determination to manage the Reds despite the odds left lasting impressions on his players throughout the years. I well remember Phillies' manager Gene Mauch saying, "Hutch taught us all how to live and now he's teaching us how to die." Whether you remember this time period in baseball history or not do yourself a favor and buy the book. It is a gem.
A tremendous story that changed my outlook on life. A man fighting for his life refused to give up baseball. What a amazing story of courage. We too love Anna Maria Island. After reading the book I saw in a local history book on one of our trips the influence the Hutchinsons had on the island. I also am a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and a retired sports editor.. My earliest memories of the Reds were 1969. But I remember my mother bouncing me on her knee watching the Reds which would have been in the early 60s. My brother is named after Reds pitcher Joey Jay. It was so amazing to read about those players and the influence the manager had on them! Amazing job Doug.
I was a bit skeptical about reading a book devoted to the life of Fred Hutchinson . Was he really so dynamic or iconic to warrant a full biography? However after reading this fascinating book, I now understand why Doug Wilson chose to write about him. Not only was Hutchinson a unbelievable and beloved mentor to the players he managed but he was also a devoted father, husband and brother. Most of all his courage and dignity in dealing with terminal cancer at such an early age, speaks volumes about the man. Wilson's writing style is straightforward, strong and devoid of maudlin excesses. His ability to easily deliver insightful research, allows the reader to really understand the iconic stature of Fred Hutchinson. Even so, the true magnificence of this book lies with is the author's deft ability to weave the tale of Hutchinson's life together with the story of the 1964 Reds. The anecdotes about this squad are spellbinding, especially when it comes to stories about Leo Cardenas, Pete Rose Joe Nuxhall Frank Robinson and the (widely over looked) Vada is book will especially seem poignant for baby boomers and fans who followed the National League in the early 1960s. I wholeheartedly recommended it as one of the best baseball books I have read in a lot of years. Doug Wilson should be commended for making Fred Hutchinson and the 1964 Reds a scintillating read.
Amazing job of bringing me back to my first year as a baseball fan and filling in some of the blanks of my knowledge. Hutchinson's courage and equanimity in the wake of his horrible affliction is as inspirational now as it was then. His lesson of living each day to the fullest is necessary because none of us really know when our own end is near. The other knowledge imparted by this book is that Hutchinson was revered long before his illness. In my opinion, the author did a very effective job of making his points.
A highly informative and private insight into the life of Hutch. The author weaves the story of the Reds' 1964 season, injecting private observations of a squad shattered by the terminal illness of a respected and beloved manager. This reader wishes that the book could be longer and more detailed, but is still grateful for what is given.
This review is being written by Linda's husband, Bill, who she bought the book for.I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a quick, but interesting read that could be swallowed in little bites. Being a long time Reds fan, a lot of of the stories were familiar to me, but all contained some bits of info that I was unaware of. I really enjoyed the sections on the Huge Red Machine era (thought the section on Joe Morgan was especially good, as was the one on Bob Howsam), but also enjoyed the sections on things I was less aware of (the one on the Schwabs/Stowes, the Ewell Blackwell section, and the '61 Reds).It also brought back memories, like the section on when Pete came back to manage the Reds, as I was in attendance that night and the excitement of Johnny Bench night (as I was watching on tv).All in all, a really amazing read and well worth the money. I highly recommend it.
This book is an perfect introduction to the storied history of the Cincinnati Reds. Each chapter focuses on a single happening or individual, and the authors did an perfect job of blending secondary sources, contemporary newspaper accounts, and video when available into the chapters. It is an simple read, and as someone who has occasionally contributed to books about Reds history, I learned something fresh in nearly every chapter. The Huge Red Machine era is obviously well covered, and the authors did a amazing job of including the highlights from the periods before and after the Huge Red Machine. A amazing read for any Reds fan or someone interested in baseball history.
Any real Cincinnati Reds fan would love this book. The tales are stories about things that happened to Tom Browning while he was with the Reds. They are not x-rated stories, just fun, crazy things mostly. He also expresses all through the book how fortunate he has been to be on the squad that he grew up loving and still does. He does not run his teammates down, but talks about how much fun they had and how much he admired them. He doesn't seem to have a poor thing to say about other squads either. It is just a fun behind the scenes book. He was on the "wire to wire" 1990 squad and talks about that, too.
Very amazing book by Tom Browning. He tells lots of good, short stories from his childhood all the method through his playing days for the Reds. If you were a Reds fan in the 1980's to early 90's it will be especially interesting to you. Good, fun stories but no locker room inside stories.
"Game of My Life Cincinnati Reds: Memorable Stories of Reds baseball" (2013 release; 269 pages) brings about a collection of Reds players' profiles, who then recount (directly or indirectly) the 'game of my life'. Starting with Johnny Vander Meer's memorable back-to-back no-hitters in 1938 (a feat never before or since then ever achieved again), the book walks us through the huge names of Reds baseball. Frank Robinson, Tommy Helms, Tom Browning, most of the Red Machine, on to latter day greats like Barry Larkin, Sean Casey, Joey Votto, etc. Somehow questionable talent from today like Zack Cozart (great defensively but a dud on offense) and Drew Stubbs (a flop all around and traded away several years ago) also got their chapter.If you are a dedicated Reds fan, very small in what is written here will surprise you. The chapter on Barry Larkin is typical in that regard. The 'game of my life' moment here is Larkin's Hall of Fame pre-induction press conference (July 21, 2012), and while there is no question that his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame is the crowning moment on Larkin's illustrious career, I failed to obtain any fresh insights or other tidbits of info that I hadn't heard before.Lew Freedman has written tons of sports books, including a number of "Game of My Life Books" (also for the Cubs, the White Sox, and others), and while the book notes that "Freedman resides in Reds location in southern Indiana", the book frankly feels a small impersonal. I picked this up a couple of weeks ago, as we are now celebrating the begin of a fresh baseball season, and hopes are high for a lot of teams, including the Reds. I've read better books about the Reds but if for some reason you are a casual Reds fan looking for highlights of the Reds players, this isn't a poor put to start. Play ball! Go Reds!
A fast read and most enjoyable. I was recently in Cinci watching the Reds and the Giants and found this book on a book shelf in the Hotel we were staying in. Until then, I did not know it was available. Android game 2 of our series adventure witnessed Homer Bailey throw a near excellent game. (He walked a batter in the sixth). I also happen to personally know Jeff Reed, the catcher that caught Mr. Brownings excellent game. This book brought some amazing memories to mind. You must read it if are a baseball fan, not to mention a Reds fan.
Very amazing book by Tom Browning. He tells lots of good, short stories from his childhood all the method through his playing days for the Reds. If you were a Reds fan in the 1980's to early 90's it will be especially interesting to you. Good, fun stories but no locker room inside stories.
A fast read and most enjoyable. I was recently in Cinci watching the Reds and the Giants and found this book on a book shelf in the Hotel we were staying in. Until then, I did not know it was available. Android game 2 of our series adventure witnessed Homer Bailey throw a near excellent game. (He walked a batter in the sixth). I also happen to personally know Jeff Reed, the catcher that caught Mr. Brownings excellent game. This book brought some amazing memories to mind. You must read it if are a baseball fan, not to mention a Reds fan.
Any real Cincinnati Reds fan would love this book. The tales are stories about things that happened to Tom Browning while he was with the Reds. They are not x-rated stories, just fun, crazy things mostly. He also expresses all through the book how fortunate he has been to be on the squad that he grew up loving and still does. He does not run his teammates down, but talks about how much fun they had and how much he admired them. He doesn't seem to have a poor thing to say about other squads either. It is just a fun behind the scenes book. He was on the "wire to wire" 1990 squad and talks about that, too.
I remember well the “Big Red Machine,” the Cincinnati Reds of the mid-1970s. They infuriated me as they seemingly steamrolled over every squad that I rooted for. With a Hall of Fame Manager, Sparky Anderson, three Hall of Fame players (Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Perez), and a third who should be in the Hall of Fame but has thus far been barred from that recognition despite leading all players in career hits (Pete Rose), they were unstoppable in 1975 and 1976. They reeled off 108 wins in the regular season in 1975 and beat the Boston Red Sox what a lot of still consider the most exciting, entertaining, and thrilling 7-game Globe Series ever played. The next year they decimated the Fresh York Yankees in a four android game sweep in the Globe is book focuses on the 1975 season and the Reds players that created it so memorable. In addition to the four mentioned above a superb supporting cast of four more daily players—Dave Concepción, George Foster, Ken Griffey Sr., and César Gerónimo—constitutes the “Great Eight” discussed ere are biographical sketches of all of the players for the squad and a lot of of the Reds staff, as well as essays about a dozens of other subjects relating to the success of the squads in the summer of 1975. Of course, there is a rousing discussion of the playoffs and the Globe Series versus the Red Sox. Written by a huge collection of authors with ties to the Society for American Baseball Research, and ably edited by Tag Armour, The Amazing Eight: The 1975 Cincinnati Reds is a superb reference about the squad the dominated the National League in the 1970s. With four pennants (1970, 1974, 1975, and 1976) and two globe championships the Reds created history and deserve consideration in any discussion of the greatest squad in baseball history.
I am subtracting one star due to the description not being correct at all. The item I received was not a pyramid shape at all, it was round, and rather small.... I ended up keeping it because it was still nice and I think he will like it anyway since he likes all things 'Cincinnati Reds' related.
I especially enjoyed the fact that the small people, like Tom Carroll, got as much treatment as Rose, Bench, and Perez. If you ever meet Tom, ask him about [email protected]#$%! off Bob Gibson. Be prepared for a longggggggg story!
I ordered this item and be warned it is not like what is shipped. You do not obtain a pyramid, you obtain something that looks like a little snow world chop in half. Just be aware you will not obtain what is shown.........
It's impossible to buy for my dad, but he loves the reds and this is just as pictured (though slightly smaller than I imagined). The packaging came beautiful destroyed, but the product was fine.
As a diehard Cincinnati Reds fan starting in the late 60s, I was privileged to follow the emergence of one of MLBs greatest squads of all time, the Huge Red Machine of the 1970s. And while the focus of this book is on the eight regular position players during the 75-76 championship years, there are in-depth profiles of both the backup players as well as the pitching staff of this legendary team. If you loved this squad as much as I did, you will have fun re-living some of the highlights of the squad and its members during this time.
The Huge Red Machine has gotten a lot of press in its day. Even 35 years later, two books come out at the same time; Android game Six and this one, The Machine. Even though I am a lifelong Reds fan, I must say my expectations were not high going in reading this book. I think that is why it was such a delight to read. Joe Posnanski brings a new approach to a topic I thought had been done to death. He does an perfect job at taking all the anecdotes and stories I have heard about the Huge Red Machine, and told them in such a method as to be entertaining and funny as hell.I found myself laughing outloud a lot while reading this, not something I do that often. When Rose makes fun of Joe Morgan's height by telling him not to stand close to the bat rack because someone was liable to mistake him for a bat and use him, I was guffawing. The one thing Sparkey Andersen was always given a lot of credit for was juggling the a lot of personalities of the Huge Red Machine from Bench and Rose, to Morgan and Perez, and Griffey and Conception. The same can be said for Posnanski. He juggles all their stories, all their perspectives, all their talents.A well written baseball book is hard to find. I search myself having to read at least ten of them to search one gem and this would be my latest. I think the author's best talent is showing instead of telling. Like when Joe Morgan is talking about how close the Huge Red Machine still is and yet he is the only one of them to attend the funeral of Bob Howsam, the man who place them together. Or when Pete staunchly denies being sorry for betting on baseball, and then turns around and signs what is termed an apology ball at the autograph put he works where he signs it "I'm sorry I bet on baseball". Most authors would add their own commentary or create the point with a ton of bricks, but a lot of times Posnanski lets these scenes speak for themselves. He does something most authors don't have the courage to do; give the reader a small credit.
The story of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds is one of the greatest stories ever told. If a squad of fiction writers collaborated they could not have written a believable novel as e author does a nice job of pacing the story and excels at the engaging language. The story itself is dly, the story just does not possess enough insights (from the time period nor from modern memory.) Nor does the story possess nearly enough info of the season or even the Globe Series is book is a unbelievable trip down memory lane... it is a lovely walk...but the path is very narrow and ultimately far too brief.I would pay $100.00 simple for such a well-written acc of the entire season replete with interviews with most of the players added to archival interviews from the period.
"The Machine" is a passionate, playful, pleasant romp through the 1975 Cincinnati Reds season. Nero Wolfe said, "I can dodge folly without backing into fear." With my apologies to Rex Stout, I would say, "A journalist can dodge cynicism without backing into credulity." For the most part, "The Machine" does this. The author has used his reportorial skills to uncover insights and anecdotes about The Huge Red Machine without losing his appreciation for what they meant to him. This makes for an engaging read. Occasionally, the book came close to credulity in its presentation of Pete Rose, but, overall it struck a amazing balance. I would recommend "Hustle" by Michael Sokolove for a more detailed look at Charley Hustle, including the whole Ray Fosse incident. I want the fact checker had been a small more diligent. For example, Richie Zisk's father was not a gravedigger. Richie Hebner's was. Also, I think the book would be better if it included more about the position-player reserves. The only one we learn much about is Ed Armbrister and I thoroughly enjoyed that part of the book. Another favorite portion of the book was the description of Sparky's relationship with Jeff Ruby. "The Machine" is a well-written, human look at a "Machine". It does include some crude language.
This is a fun, fast trip down memory lane and a delight for anyone who remembers the Huge Red Machine. Posnanski is well qualified to tell this story. He is a talented sports writer who does his homework interviewing all the main characters. He locations the season in the larger context of baseball and culture in 1975. He reminds us of the pressure on the Reds that season. As amazing as they were, they had never won the Globe Series (losing in '70 and '72) and Sparky Anderson was feeling it. He also spends time fleshing out each of the main characters, the four stars -- Bench Rose, Morgan and Perez -- as well as the other essential players -- Geronimo, Griffey, Foster and Concepcion. There was a clear pecking order and as amazing as they all were, Anderson created it clear that the stars were the stars and had complete freedom. No one else did. They had a magnificent season, playing as well as any squad could. And it culminated in one of the greatest Globe Series ever. It is an enjoyable read for any baseball fan.
"The Machine" is a well-written look back at one of major league baseball's most dominant squads - the Cincinnati Reds circa 1970-1976. The "Big Red Machine" was created up of ballplayers of various races, backgrounds and temperments that under the guidance of manager Sparky Anderson played in four Globe Series during that period, winning two. The book focuses on the 1975 season that started with a spring training of uncertainty and ended with one of the classic Globe Series versus the Boston Red se, Morgan, Bench, Perez, Foster and Concepcion were the stars who led this squad through the 1975 season and into baseball roughout the book, Joe Posnanski takes a look at what was event in the globe outside of baseball during the 1975 season - to remind the reader that there was life away from the ballpark, even for the fans of the Huge Red is is a book that baseball fans - especially Cincinnati Reds fans - will wish to add to their holiday want list.
Joe Posnanski's fresh book, "The Machine" might be the best baseball book of the year. Like the author, I grew up idolizing the Huge Red Machine as a youngster. As a nine year old, I remember listening to Marty and Joe call the Reds android games on WLW nearly every night from my little southern Indiana town. The squad was wonderful and Posnanski's book captures the excitement of the Reds 1975 championship quest. It is clear that the author used in-depth interviews with a lot of member of the Machine. He gives the reader fascinating insights into the lives of Sparky Anderson, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, and Pete Rose at the height of their professional success. I found Sparky Anderson's class system interesting - his stars (Bench, Rose, Morgan, and Perez) had their own set of clubhouse and training rules. The rest of the players, who Sparky called his turds, answered to another set of rules (Anderson's) while all the time trying to claw their method into Anderson's favored elite class. The system worked because the four Reds superstars would not let anyone, including themselves, an overly inflated ego. Pranks, jokes, and razzing kept the Reds a loose bunch of superstars. No one's ego got too carried away.Posnanski correctly describes the team's slow begin in '75 and the desperate lineup adjustment by Anderson - moving Rose from left field to third base, thus free up LF for a young, blossoming George Foster - that sparked the Reds awesome summer run. There has been no squad as talented or amazing as the Reds since 1975 and Posnanski does a masterful job telling the entire season's story. Including a amazing job describing the infamous '75 Globe Series. Others may criticize his writing style as too simplistic, but from my perspective, the book reads as smoothly as any baseball book I have ever read. I could not place it ly, perhaps the most interesting part of the book is Posnanski's insights and discussions with Pete Rose. We all know about Pete's troubled past: the gambling on baseball, the lies, the tax evasion, the time in federal prison. I struggle with my feeling about Rose. One day I hate him for what he has turned into. Other days, (and as I read this book) I remember what an wonderful ball player he was. Rose is truly a bigger than life character, possibly the most competitive person to ever play the game. Pete Rose is truly an American tragedy, but Posnanski allowed me to once again see Rose through the eyes of an unspoiled, awe-struck, nine year old. Pete Rose will always be one of the heroes of my youth. Thanks Joe for a amazing book.
Knew this squad well in the '70s...couldn't support hate but admire them at same time. Luved the private insight into a lot of the individual players I only knew of prior based on their statistics. As a Phillies & Dodgers fan growing up, this squad always got in the method of my squads credible hitting team, the ONLY method you could play with them was to hit their pitching (which wasn't great, but amazing 'nuff). Rose, Morgan, Bench & Perez All-Timers & each obviously deserving HOF status. Concepcion was outstanding shortstop, amazing hitter & powerful fielder. Foster was blossoming star in the making. Geronimo had cannon of an arm in center field. Griffey was secondary player who never felt appreciated (claiming he 'sacrificed' more then anyone on team).The author clearly knew his topic matter and luved how he went thru the season w/many amazing stories along the way. Only towards the end (World Series) did it begin getting small tedious and slow. Its always been said basic difference 'tween amazing book and amazing book is you cannot place amazing book down and don't wish it to end...this book I had to push at the end to [email protected]#$%! but overall beautiful good. Hoping the '76 Championship squad has better book out there somewhere that I can find.
Like the author, I grew up with the Huge Red Machine. I moved to Cincinnati in 1970 at 8 and left in 1976 at 14. I listened to every android game on my transistor am radio. This book brings back a lot of fond memories of the squad and the town that shaped my youth. I thought I knew everything here was to know about my team, wait! There is more. So much more. Who knew it would ever end. The book helps the memories live on. A amazing book for any Reds fan or student of the game.
I could read Joe Posnanski write about Paint Drying, he is such a unbelievable writer, but here he has a unbelievable topic to match his elegant attractive writing.I was born in England, moved to Australia as a 10 year old and have never been to America or played Baseball, i rarely even watch the android game and certainly do not know its history, i still found this to be a book I could not place e writes with such elegance and beauty, along with a true passion both for his topic (and in the case of Rose & some of his teammates, from his Subjects) that you cannot support but be drawn into the story.I highly recommend not just this book, but anything you see that has Joe Posnanski as the byline
This is not Shakespeare that's for sure. I can read Shakespeare and have fun it but I'd rather read a amazing story about true people and baseball. This book brings the "Gods of Baseball" down to Earth for us mortals to meet. How a lot of managers have won a championship? How about two? I enjoyed the stories within this book, especially the story about the man called Sparky.I admire PASSION! Joe Posnanski's passion for writing and baseball let the topics in his book to showcase their passions. This book is about the passion of all the members of a amazing baseball team, the 1975 Reds. You will read about management and its passions for winning and being stingy. You will read about the manager and his passion for winning, at whatever cost. You will read about stars and their passion for private fame, cash and winning. And you will read about "turds" and their passion to be a bigger "cog" in "the machine"!Some reviewer criticize Posnanski's style as being simplistic and shallow. But, I thnk they just don't obtain it. They are just like the people who say that baseball is boring. Those people are looking for action just like those reviewers are looking for literary perfection or a classic in every book they read. Baseball is attractive because there is so much going on, but most of it is in the minds of the players, coaches and spectators. This book may seem easy or boring on the surface but if you love baseball you will love the easy stories of the members of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds. The author allows you to enter a globe very few have entered and (mentally) discover it as you please.I was taken back to a time when I was very young. I was taken back to 1975 and I enjoyed the journey. I was also taken into the professional lives of coaches and athletes. And I was even taken into their private lives. These guys had private lives? Sure they did!! But how a lot of baseball fans or even Reds fans considered the private lives of these "Gods of Baseball"? This book is refreshing because it reminds us that baseball players are not role models. Although we have ever-increasingly demanded them to be(because they create so much money). They can be heroes and not be role this book you will also obtain a look at our country, from sports standpoint, at a crossroad. Things were going on, things were changing, and all those things affected baseball and the Reds. There is a sub-plot regarding Sparky and his son that symbolizes the acute gap between the generations during this time in America. It reminds us that there will always be this gap and that gap CAN be bridged!! Baseball can bridge that gap! Baseball has bridged that gap! Baseball will continue to bridge that gap!Joe Posnanski doesn't have a lot of experience writing books and that's OK. He is a sportswriter, columnist and blogger. He knows sports and especially baseball. He knows how to write baseball. He knows baseball words and baseball writing style. Although he is not an accomplished author he is an accomplished sportswriter (prize-winning). Don't allow his lack of experience as an author fool you into thinking that he is not a amazing WRITER. He is a amazing writer and I expect his future books to be even better. But, don't come looking for his early books after you "discover" him later, as a prize-winning AUTHOR! You have your possibility now! Buy this book! Have fun it and pass it on! Buy "The Soul of Baseball" and do the same with that book!Go back in time and rediscover America's national pasttime!!
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