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I highly recommend this book by Joshua Prager -- "The Echoing Green"...................I have just RE-read it and it is simply excellent. If you are a Brooklyn fan, you need to have this book. Our own Donald Papp is listed in a "thank you" page in the back of the book. It's about the '51 NL pennant fight and the Giants stealing signals at the Polo Grounds. But, it's much more too. It covers the Dodger season like a glove (sorry). Very interesting stuff. Many facts about the Dodgers I never knew. Interesting doesn't cover it -- this book is riveting. (Robert: I definitely think you would love this book).

I already have the book, just haven't read it yet. I guess today is a good day to start reading it. Thanks for the review, Pete.

You will love it. If you're anything like me, you'll go back to this book as a reference time and time again.

I am starting it tonight. I will give periodic reviews.

Thank you. I can put my 2 cents in also as we go along. Fine book. You're gonna love it.

Thanks, Pete.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is Ralph Branca's reaction to "the pitch".........................his official opinion/reaction changes about 20 times over the years. Prager (the author) quotes Branca many times through the years as to his feelings..........they always change!

I think when one thinks back on a personal traumatic experience, that is very often the case.

I have gotten sidetracked, but will get this book going shortly.

I just bought this book 2 days ago. Once I finish what I'm reading now I will start it. From what everyone is saying it is an excellent book.

Believe me, "The Echoing Green" is a wonderful book. I read it 3 times.

I also have to read it.

I know you will love it Robert.

I just have to find the time.

I started reading this book on the train home today, and all I can say is WOW! I am captivated by this book. The picture Prager paints of the Polo Grounds clubhouse and offices makes me feel like I'm really there. I love how the Jints had to mark down if they took a drink from the cooler! Imagine telling todays pampered millionaires they would actually have to pay for a clubhouse beer? Reading about Hank Schenz was especially intriguing as I have never heard of him. Robert you MUST start reading this book. I'm on page 25, I'll stop reading and we can comment as we go from here on out. Let me know what you think but dont tarry, I really am enjoying this!