{"product_id":"lightning-strikes-twice-lew-freedman-9781476681573","title":"Lightning Strikes Twice: Johnny Vander Meer and the Cincinnati Reds","description":"\u003cp\u003e In June of 1938, southpaw Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds became the only pitcher in Major League history to hurl two consecutive no-hitters--an achievement that has stood unsurpassed for more than 80 years. Vander Meer was just 23 at the time and a glorious future was predicted. Despite injuries, he became a four-time All-Star yet ended up a .500 pitcher--not a surefire Hall of Famer as many expected. Both the Reds and Vander Meer persevered, but decades later the left-hander is best remembered for his stunning no-hit package. This volume follows Vander Meer and the Reds through the triumphs of two National League pennants and one World Series title, the hardship of World War II, and the trying suicide of a teammate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lew Freedman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476681570\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476681573\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 203\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.60d","brand":"Lew Freedman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44126703157503,"sku":"9781476681573","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a60a761a-880e-4b6e-bb49-8e5f5ff2d6c9.jpg?v=1687449679","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lightning-strikes-twice-lew-freedman-9781476681573","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}