Silver Seasons: The Story of the Rochester Red Wings

by Jim Mandelaro, Scott Pitoniak

This is the story of a town's love affair with its team and the colorful characters who have worn the Rochester flannels over the years. Taking us back to the early nineteenth century when the game was played in the meadows and the streets of Rochester, New York, the authors retrace the careers of the managers and players who honed their skills in the old ballpark at 500 Norton Street. The many greats who played for the Red Wings-Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Boog Powell, Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Jim Palmer-are among those brought to life in a story rich with quirky performances and poignant moments.

Genres: Baseball

336 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting look at a baseball team and a town that most people would overlook. Growing up in Rochester, this book brought back memories of going to games at Silver Stadium and rooting for those Wings. I loved reading it.