October 1964 By David Halberstam New York Times Bestselling Baseball Historical

October 1964 - David Halberstam - Baseball History ⚾ NYT Bestseller PB DESCRIPTION Relive one of the most dramatic pennant races ever! Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam chronicles the 1964 season that pitted the aging New York Yankees dynasty against the rising St. Louis Cardinals—and captured a nation on the brink of social change. Meticulously researched, October 1964 blends clubhouse stories, play-by-play suspense, and the broader civil-rights backdrop to show how baseball mirrored America’s transformation. A must-read for fans of sports history, the Yankees, Cardinals, or superb narrative nonfiction. KEY FEATURES ✔️ Format: Trade paperback, 1994 Ballantine/Random House edition ✔️ Length: 416 pages of gripping reportage ✔️ Genre: Sports / Baseball history / Non-fiction ✔️ Accolades: New York Times Bestseller; author is Pulitzer Prize winner ✔️ Focus: 1964 World Series, Mickey Mantle, Bob Gibson, Yogi Berra, Curt Flood & more ✔️ Themes: Integration of MLB, shifting American culture, end of Yankee era ✔️ Readability: Engaging storytelling—perfect for book clubs or baseball buffs ✔️ Giftable: Great for Father’s Day, birthdays, or your sports-memorabilia shelf ✔️ Care: Store upright in a cool, dry place to preserve pages CONDITION ✅ Excellent Used Condition (EUC)—tight spine, crisp pages, no writing or highlighting. Only light cover/shelf wear consistent with gentle reading. Smoke-free, pet-free storage.