When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees,

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When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets

Four teams, 175 games, 3,738,546 fansone stadium. If 1975 wasn't the most successful year in New York sportsand it wasn'tthen it was certainly one of the oddest. For that one crazy season, all four New York teamsthe Mets, Jets, Yankees, and Giantscalled Shea Stadium home.

When Shea was Home includes interviews with the stadium's former head groundskeeper, the legendary Pete Flynn, as well as Jerry Koosman, Bud Harrelson and Ed Kranepool of the Mets, Giants owner John Mara, Rich Caster of the Jets, former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Doug Williams, who played that year at Shea for Grambling, and many more!

This well-written narrative includes information about the stadium, the teams, the players, how the teams coexisted, and how they didn't. When Shea was Home takes New York sports fans on a unique trip down memory lane, offering context on the national and local history and culture of the time. It is perfect for the avid New York sports aficionadoregardless of team allegiance!

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Country USA
Brand Sports Publishing
Manufacturer Sports Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 15 B&W photos
ReleaseDate 2016-03-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781613218709

Country	USA
Brand	Sports Publishing
Manufacturer	Sports Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	15 B&W photos
ReleaseDate	2016-03-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781613218709

When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets

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