October 1964 - David Halberstam

NYT: "Damned Yankees. In 'October 1964,' David Halberstam recounts the end of the New York Yankee dynasty that began in 1949 -- an era that included 14 pennants and nine world championships. After their loss in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964, the Yankees would not return to the World Series until 1976. I myself have never entered Yankee Stadium -- as a matter of class loyalty. I grew up in Brooklyn, during the 1950's, where the Dodgers were perceived as steelworkers with a history of failure, while the Yankees were seen as U.S. Steel executives with a history of dominance. Yet even this unreconstructed Dodger fan found Mr. Halberstam's narrative engaging, his anecdotes amusing, his insights into the game and its players often shrewd."
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