Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw

In the annals of baseball history, the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies will forever be remembered as one of the most unlikely World Series champions of all time. A team of misfits and castoffs, the Phillies had no business even making it to the playoffs, let alone winning it all. But thanks to the leadership of their hard-partying, hard-hitting star, Pete Rose, they did just that.

The Bad Guys Won: A Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw, Doc, Mookie, Nails, the Kid, and the Rest of the ... on a New York Uniform--and Maybe the Best

by Jeff Pearlman

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4620 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages

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Rose was the heart and soul of the 1980 Phillies. He was a fiery competitor on the field and a notorious partier off of it. He loved to drink, chase women, and fight. But he also had a heart of gold and a deep love for the game of baseball.

The Phillies' season was a roller coaster from start to finish. They started out strong, winning 10 of their first 11 games. But then they hit a rough patch, losing 10 of their next 14. They eventually finished the season with a record of 91-71, good enough for second place in the National League East.

The Phillies faced the Houston Astros in the National League Championship Series. The Astros were a tough opponent, but the Phillies were able to win the series in five games. They then faced the Kansas City Royals in the World Series.

The Royals were a young team with a lot of talent. They were led by George Brett, who was one of the best hitters in baseball. But the Phillies were not intimidated. They played with heart and determination, and they eventually won the World Series in six games.

The Phillies' victory was a Cinderella story. They were a team that no one expected to win. But they proved that anything is possible with a little bit of heart and a lot of hard work.

Bob Ryan's book, Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw, is a rollicking account of the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies' improbable World Series victory. Ryan tells the story through the lens of Pete Rose, and he does not shy away from the details of Rose's hard-partying lifestyle. But Ryan also shows us the other side of Rose, the side that made him a beloved figure in Philadelphia.

Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw is a must-read for any baseball fan. It is a funny, heartwarming, and inspiring story about a team that defied the odds and won it all.

The Bad Guys Won: A Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo Chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw, Doc, Mookie, Nails, the Kid, and the Rest of the ... on a New York Uniform--and Maybe the Best

by Jeff Pearlman

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4620 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages

FREE