Cincinnati and the Big Red Machine

<p> . . . this is the history of a surprisingly fascinating symbiosis of as much interest to social historians as to baseball fans. --Publishers Weekly<br /><br /> . . . a sound account of a baseball team's place in the life of a community . . . effectively focused on the most exciting era of a club that has meant so much to so many people. --Greensboro (NC) News & Record<br /><br />Any baseball buff will enjoy this entertaining look at the hey-day of the Big Red Machine. --Monterey (CA) Herald<br /><br />In interviews with players including Bench Rose Concepcion Perez manager Sparky Anderson journalists owners and civic leaders Walker reveals what it is that defines the Reds and what Cincinnati as a city represents.</p>