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June 13, 2009

The Amazin' Mets: 1962-1969 by William J. Ryczek

The Amazin' Mets: 1962-1969 by William J. Ryczek is a detailed account of the Mets from their hapless beginnings to their miraculous 1969 World Series championship. While the book doesn't really cover very much in the way of new territory, it does an excellent job of fleshing out known history by adding detailed first person narratives by many Mets of that era.

In some ways, this book is a difficult read; it's somewhat encyclopedic in its presentation. However, it does provide a thorough account of the team's early history.

This is an excellent book for those who can't get enough of Mets history, as well as for those who may be unacquainted with the team's humble beginnings and the history of how it turned itself around in an amazin' way.

Posted by In Repair at June 13, 2009 03:07 PM

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