Praise for Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak
“Chronicles a return to the Milwaukee and Wisconsin that time has all but forgotten. It was a time when County Stadium was the place to be, a time when many of the ballplayers stayed year-round and worked in public relations for Miller or Blatz during the off-season, a time when players never had to pay for a meal and always got a free car to drive. It was all Braves, all the time. The Milwaukee Braves are long gone. So are high-kicking pitchers like Warren Spahn, double headers, streetcars to the stadium. But the Milwaukee Braves are a reminder of what we were… . Fortunately for avid baseball fans, this book brings the Milwaukee Braves back to life.”
“William Povletich’s unprecedented offering details a unique love affair between a region and a team. Beyond the heroes, and the magical moments that occurred on the field, the book also captures the behind-the-scenes events that catapulted baseball into big business.”
“I enjoyed Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak very much. A good read, with great memories.”
“I really enjoyed reading Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak. I lived through that era and enjoyed the Braves as much as any fan in Milwaukee. It was the beginning of my baseball career, and it provided some wonderful memories for me. The Braves’ decision to leave Milwaukee was not only heartbreaking, it galvanized the community and state; as a result of all that, we fought to bring Major League Baseball back to Milwaukee, and it is here today in a very exciting and prosperous way.”
“Nothing was greater than playing for the Milwaukee Braves from 1953 to 1958. Thanks for the memories!”