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Making the Big Red Machine: Bob Howsam and the Cincinnati Reds of the 1970s Paperback – Illustrated, April 13, 2009

by Daryl Smith (Author)
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With a line-up that included future Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez and Pete Rose, Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" powered its way in the 1970s to six division titles, four pennants, and two World Series. Three other times in that decade they finished second in their division to the eventual pennant winner.

While much has been written about the players and manager Sparky Anderson, no book until now has given adequate attention to the man behind the Machine, general manager Bob Howsam. From his hire in 1967 through the end of his first stint with the Reds in 1978, Howsam brought about a remarkable change in fortune for the Reds, who had claimed only one pennant in the 26 years before his arrival. This detailed history of baseball's last dynasty shows not only how the team performed but why, delving into the off-field strategy and moves behind the Reds' success.

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  1. Print length
    360 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    McFarland
  4. Publication date
    April 13, 2009
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.72 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0786439807
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0786439805
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“gives the reader a new take on well known events and situations...definitely a book for every Reds collection”―Reds Report.

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With a line-up that included future Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez and Pete Rose, the "Big Red Machine" powered its way to six division titles, four pennants, and two World Series, all in the 1970s. Three other times in that decade they finished second in their division to the eventual pennant winner. While much has been written about the players and manager Sparky Anderson, no book until now has given adequate attention to the man behind the Machine, general manager Bob Howsam. From his hire in 1967 through the end of his first stint with the Reds in 1978, Howsam brought about a remarkable change in fortune for the Reds, who had claimed only one pennant in the 26 years before his arrival. This detailed history of baseball's last dynasty shows not only how the team performed but why, delving into the off-field strategy and moves behind the Reds' success.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McFarland; Illustrated edition (April 13, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786439807
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786439805
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.07 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Bob1985
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for fans of that era but extremely small print
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
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I bought this book as a gift for my 84 year old father. This is a great read for people who remember the big red machine. The only problem is the print is extremely tiny. Fortunately, he has been able to read it, but it may be very difficult for some to be able to see the print
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M.K. Reiner
5.0 out of 5 stars How to Run A Baseball Team
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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I didn't know a lot of about Bob Howsam before reading this book, but the author provides excellent insight into Mr. Howsam's life, character, baseball in a different era, and what led him to becoming a successful GM of the Cincinnati Reds from 1967-78. Even better, there are a lot of great tips that can be used in business and everyday life. They are:

1. Good communication
2. Learn everything about the business you're in
3. Find a mentor and shadow them
4. Deal with problems right away
5. Treat your employees like a family and get to know them
6. Hire good people and let them do their jobs
7. Don't be afraid to take risks
8. Be honest and professional
9. Maintain standards
10. Embrace change if there's a good benefit to doing so
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derbyboyjr1
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this great book, I love it
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014
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I loved this book about The Cincinnati Reds, I am from Cincinnati, As i was reading this book, i could see all these things that author was writing about in this great book, to myself it was reliving all the great days of Cincinnati Reds baseball all over again, I loved this great book, by reading this great book, you will learn about Cincinnati Reds baseball.
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WEC Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars At the same time the book is a great primer for learning sports management techniques
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017
This book is not only for those of us who grew up with the Big Red Machine, but also for the new generation of baseball fans. The history of the players are discussed along with strategy behind the players. At the same time the book is a great primer for learning sports management techniques, in fact the leadership techniques can be used for any business. I highly recommend the book. Don't expect the to read the book like a novel, it is loaded with facts and information. I don't think there will ever be another team like the Big Red Machine!
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Kurtis Kline
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent behind the scenes description of my favorite team!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2009
Even if you are only a casual fan of the Big Red Machine, this is a great book to read! Everyone knows what the BRM did, but how they did it was always a great mystery. The author really brings out the character of the players and how their chemistry was created. I just wish the Reds dynasty had carried over throughout the 80's as well.
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john mark frost
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2019
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