The Boys of Summer: Roger Kahn, 1972 First Edition, Baseball History

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About this book✨
A 1972 first edition from Harper & Row, this classic of American sportswriting blends memoir, baseball history, and cultural reflection. Centered around the Brooklyn Dodgers and their 1955 World Series win, the narrative traces not only the game, but the lives that followed—players aging out of the spotlight, a reporter returning to find what time had changed. Set against the backdrop of postwar America, it’s a story of glory, loss, memory, and the passing of eras.

Condition✨
Stated first edition. Hardcover with original dust jacket showing some staining and edgewear. Beige cloth boards with silver gilt spine lettering and silver cloth band at the bottom. Deckle edges and navy blue endpapers. Some wear to spine ends, but overall in good condition—clean, solid, and full of vintage appeal.