Cider Mill Crosswords
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Dodgers fans won't have to Wait 'til next year! to enjoy this tremendous collection of crosswords! It's made for everyone who feels the way Tommy Lasorda did when he said, I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I'm going to the big Dodger in the sky. These puzzles cover it all, from the Brooklyn Bums in Ebbetts Field to L.A.'s Chavez Ravine. The clues test fans' knowledge of all the legends: Branch Rickey, Walter Alston, Tommy Lasorda, Red Barber, Vin Scully, Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, Jim Gilliam, Don Sutton, Tommy John, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, Steve Yeager, Fernando Valenzuela, Orel Hirshiser, Kirk Gibson, and many more. This is a must-have for anyone interested in the Dodgers' Brooklyn past and Los Angeles future.
Whether or not you can remember the Midnight Massacre or Mr. Met, the New York Mets have never been boring. From the Polo Grounds to Shea, from ineptitude of staggering proportions to a World Series win that took everyone's breath away, this is a team that really knows how to entertain. Read the clues, fill in the grids, and remember the early days of The 'Ol Wizard Casey Stengel and his memorable players--including Buddy Harrelson, Marvelous Marv Throneberry, Eddie Kranepool, Dave Kingman, Tom Seaver, and Tug McGraw. Follow their path from infamy to glory, and the exploits of Rusty Staub, Cleon Jones, Gil Hodges, Yogi Berra, Keith Hernandez, Doc Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Mookie Wilson, John Franco, Gary Carter, and beyond. Ya Gotta Believe! that every Mets lover is gonna want this!
Whether they're called the Cards, the Redbirds, or simply the St. Louis Cardinals, the club with the Birds on the bat has plenty of worshippers. Even as they've moved from Sportsman's Park to Busch Stadium to Busch II, their real home base has always been the hearts of their fans. Now those fans can proudly show their loyalty with trivia crosswords that test their knowledge of the team and its history. Among the superstars showcased are Rogers Hornsby, who won the triple crown in 1922 and 1925; Frankie Frisch; the Gashouse Gang; Dizzy Dean; Joe Medwick; and Stan The Man Musial. And who could forget the 1942 Swifties who won a franchise record 106 games the 1944 World Series Streetcar Series against the St. Louis Browns; Enos Slaughter's Mad Dash; and so many other incredibe moments? This truly hits a home run!
Hope springs eternal among Cubs fans--and last year their dream of seeing a World Series at Wrigley almost came true! But even though their team ultimately didn't make it all the way, those who kept the faith still have a great season to celebrate. And this crossword collection is the perfect way for the Windy City's bleacher bums to keep the thrilling memories alive--including White flag time at Wrigley! and Jack Brickhouse's famous Hey! Hey! call out. From Tinker to Evers to Chance, all the way through Ernie Banks (Mr. Cub) and up to Ron Santo, Ryne Sandburg, Gary Gaetti and Lou Pinella, it honors the famous and in-famous people, the games, and the plays that Chicagoans hold dear.