{"product_id":"milwaukee-braves-william-povletich-9780870204234","title":"Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring their thirteen years in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Braves never endured a losing season, won two National League pennants, and in 1957 brought Milwaukee its only World Series championship. With a lineup featuring future Hall of Famers Henry Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Matthews, Red Schoendienst, and Phil Niekro, the team immediately brought Milwaukee \"Big League\" credentials, won the hearts of fans, and shattered attendance records. The Braves' success in Milwaukee prompted baseball to redefine itself as a big business--resulting in franchises relocating west, multi-league expansion, and teams leveraging cities for civically funded stadiums. But the Braves' instant success and accolades made their rapid fall from grace after winning the 1957 world championship all the more stunning, as declining attendance led the team to Atlanta in one of the ugliest divorces between a city and baseball franchise in sports history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing more than 100 captivating photos, many published here for the first time, \u003ci\u003eMilwaukee Braves\u003c\/i\u003e preserves the Braves' legacy for the team's many fans and introduces new generations to a fascinating chapter in sports history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Povletich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0870204238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780870204234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wisconsin Historical Society Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.68h x 7.92w x 0.64d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e IndieFab awards - Bronze Medal Winner","brand":"William Povletich","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44072854552831,"sku":"9780870204234","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_95b1ddbb-4704-4cb9-b946-36ccfa8ca746.jpg?v=1685444326","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/milwaukee-braves-william-povletich-9780870204234","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}