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Greg Spalding wrote this book to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the finest team to ever play at Three Rivers, the 1972 Buccos. It stands as a detailed reflection about Virdon's squad that won the NL Eastern Division title and then lost on that heartbreaking wild pitch to the Cincinnati Reds in the NLCS.
This book, which covers the last season of both Bill Mazeroski and Roberto Clemente, includes many unique features such as Robertito's Reflections on Roberto, an interview with Clemente's oldest son; A Tribute to "No Touch", which is an essay about Bill Mazeroski; literary tributes to this particular team from other newspapers and publications and detailed statistics/analysis.
About the Author
Spalding's latest literary effort stands as his fifth book, the fourth in his City of Champions series. His other works include SAILING THE THREE RIVERS TO THE TITLE, about the 1971 World Champion Pirates; SHINE! ALL-STARS, SHINE!, about the '94 MLB All-Star Game; THREE RIVERS THAT SPAWNED THE CITY OF CHAMPIONS, a history of the Pirates and Steelers exploits at the confluence; and RUN THE GREATEST RACE, a look at running life's race. He also edited and published BASEBALL'S BEST KEPT SECRET, the autobiography of Al Oliver.
Besides Spalding's literary efforts, he serves as the Research Analyst for Sportsweek, a weekly sports magazine show hosted by Tom McGough, teaches spanish and has a membership in SABR.
He graduated from Grove City College, the insitution that boasts of RJ Bowers rushing record, in 1980 and from Penn Hills High School in 1976.
Greg lives with his wife Lilly and son Carlos in the suburbs of the City of Champions.
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