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Index
Foreword by Reid Ryan
Preface
Part I. Alvin, Ruthie, and Raw Talent: 1963-64
1. Daylight on Dezso Drive
2. Hand Holders
3. Two Reds
Part II. The Minors: A Test of Faith: 1965-67
1. Marion’s Mets
2. Rings and Things
3. Cup of Coffee
Part III. Lost in New York: The New York Mets: 1968-71
1. The Phantom: 1968
2. Miraculous: 1969
3. Amazin’: 1969
4. Flustered in Flushing: 1970–71
Part IV. The Altar of Speed: The California Angels: 1972-79
1. Breakout: 1972
2. Countdown: 1973
3. Fastest Man Alive: 1974
4. Speed Bump:1975
5. Back in the Saddle:1976
6. Respect: 1977
7. Season of Discontent: 1978
8. Buzzie’s Folly: 1979
Part V. Building the Perfect Beast: The Houston Astros: 1980-88
1. Home in the Dome: 1980
2. Changeup: 1981
3. Humor: 1982
4. Walter Johnson’s Ghost: 1983
5. Texas Mystique: 1984
6. Stamina: 1985
7. Orange Fire: 1986
8. Alpha Dog: 1987
9. Houston, We Have a Problem: 1988
Part VI. The Perfect Storm: The Texas Rangers: 1989–93
1. Talkin’ Country: 1989
2. Lining It Up: 1990
3. Ryanmania: 1991
4. Pass It On: 1992
5. A Fighting Farewell: 1993
Part VII. The View from the Top: 1994-
1. A Brief Respite
2. The Making of an Owner
3. Legacy
Sources
Acknowledgments
Photo Gallery
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