Cincinnati and the Big Red Machine

by Robert Harris Walker

" . . . this is the history of a surprisingly fascinating symbiosis, of as much interest to social historians as to baseball fans." ―Publishers Weekly

" . . . a sound account of a baseball team's place in the life of a community . . . effectively focused on the most exciting era of a club that has meant so much to so many people." ―Greensboro (NC) News & Record

"Any baseball buff will enjoy this entertaining look at the hey-day of the Big Red Machine." ―Monterey (CA) Herald

In interviews with players, including Bench, Rose, Concepcion, Perez, manager Sparky Anderson, journalists, owners, and civic leaders, Walker reveals what it is that defines the Reds, and what Cincinnati as a city represents.

Genres: Baseball

Paperback

First published July 1, 1988

Reviews

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written by a sociologist, but way too much in the way 0f sportswriting and not enough sociology. Also has the unfortunate timing to be released the year before the Pete Rose legend collapsed.

[John Parker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of interesting information about the city and the planning for Riverfront Stadium. Most of the content is derived from interviews and excerpts from those up to 1988.