A review by donaldcapone
Stars and Strikes: Baseball and America in the Bicentennial Summer of ‘76 by Dan Epstein

5.0

A really fun read about the 1976 baseball season. Set against the backdrop of the Bicentennial Celebration, a presidential election, and the rise of disco and punk rock, author Dan Epstein brings the whole wacky year to life with his engaging, funny writing. Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, the White Sox wearing shorts, Charlie Finley trying to sell off his players before losing them to the impending (first) free agent class, Ted Turner taking over the Braves, Reggie Jackson biding his time in Baltimore, the Big Red Machine, Chris Chambliss's dramatic homerun, and much more are all covered. Recommended read.