The Year of the Pitcher by Sridhar Pappu

The Year of the Pitcher by Sridhar Pappu

Author:Sridhar Pappu
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


THE DEATH OF A DREAM: Robert Kennedy, speaking at the Ambassador Hotel after midnight on June 5, 1968, following his win in the California primary, began with a congratulations to Don Drysdale on his shutout streak.

Dick Strobel/AP Photo

THE DYNAMIC DUO: Sandy Koufax, now retired, congratulates his friend and former teammate Don Drysdale after his record streak of 58⅔ scoreless innings came to an end on June 8, 1968.

AP Photo

THE SALUTE: Just days after the conclusion of the World Series, on October 16, 1968, U.S. sprinters Tommy Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) give the Black Power salute during the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” following the 200-meter race at the Mexico City Olympics.

AP Photo



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