Classic Guards - by Jonathan Knight (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A countdown of the greatest games in Cleveland baseball history

Classic Guards counts down the 50 greatest Cleveland baseball games, from wild ninth-inning comebacks to dazzling pitching performances to spellbinding playoff encounters. The storied history of Cleveland's endearing baseball franchise is sprinkled throughout these tales, from weekday matinees at cozy League Park at the dawn of the 20th century to unforgettable autumn nights at Progressive Field. This updated, revised edition of Classic Tribe highlights the team's achievements over the past 17 years and discusses their bold name change and rebranding.

Jonathan Knight ranks World Series masterpieces alongside incredible individual performances and historic achievements: two perfect games 73 years apart, the most memorable of the 1954 team's record 111 victories, and the greatest comeback in baseball history. Included in these pages are the heroics of Cleveland legends like Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Rocky Colavito, Omar Vizquel, and José Ramírez, to name just a few. Whether played on a balmy summer night on the lakefront or on a golden October afternoon at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario, each game included in Classic Guards is worth remembering and revisiting.

Review Quotes

"One of the most articulate and devoted sportswriters in Ohio. . . . Knight can hardly restrain himself as he describes the breathtaking moments that have kept hope alive for generations."--Akron Beacon Journal

About the Author

Jonathan Knight is the author of 10 books on Cleveland sports. Knight has also served as an online columnist for TheClevelandFan.com and Football.com, as well as a contributor for ClevelandBrowns.com and SportsTimeOhio.com. Learn more about Jonathan and his books at jknightwriter.com.