Writer J. Daniel has a book out with McFarland & Company covering the 1980 baseball season. In April, 2018, Daniel took the time to talk with me about the thrilling season that culminated with a Philadelphia Phillies World Series trophy and what readers can expect to find in his book. What is the title of the book?…
The Milwaukee Brewers came into the 1974 season collectively feeling a bit better about their fortunes. Coming off a much improved 74-88 record, the team was given 12-1 odds on winning the World Series by Reno oddsmakers. Even though it was a huge jump from the 100-1 odds in 1973, the team still had work…
You’d think a hurricane was coming prior to the 1973 season, not a snowstorm. Popular first baseman George “Boomer” Scott said 1972 had been his most difficult season in the big leagues due to player moves on the team. The blog post here previously has been published as content in my Milwaukee Brewers historical book.…
The worst possible thing that could happen to any parent is the loss of a child. It’s a traumatic event that can have a lasting negative impact. Studies show that grief over a death is most stressful when it involves a child. Steve and Brandee Lendosky endured the unexpected loss of their son Derek on…
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