What Is the World Series? ( What Was...?) (Paperback) by Gail Herman

About the Book

Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series.

Book Synopsis

Strike - you're out! He's safe! Homerun! Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America's Pastime to life.

About The Author

Gail Herman has written several biographies, including Who Was Jackie Robinson?