Charles Kupfer is associate professor of American Studies and history at Penn State Harrisburg and lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

“Kupfer is a dogged researcher, an excellent writer, and an excellent storyteller”—National Review; “Kupfer weaves the story of a great Orioles club into a bigger picture of how sports teams figure into the economic and cultural lifeblood of a city and shape its self-image. Any fan of the Orioles, baseball history or the culture of sports will find this book an edifying, and fun, read.”—Mark Mravic, executive editor, Sports Illustrated; “Charles Kupfer has written a well-researched and wide-ranging history that brought back many delightful memories--along with a few not so delightful. While any baseball fan will enjoy this book, it’s a must-read for Orioles fans.”—Lyle Spatz, Hugh Casey: The Triumphs and Tragedies of a Brooklyn Dodger.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Baltimore and Baseball, 1858–19721. Setting the Stage (1973–1979)2. A Stone’s Throw (1980)3. Split Season, Doubly Frustrating (1981)4. Thanks, Earl (1982)5. Champions (1983)6. The Magic Runs Out (1984 and After)Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex

Charles Kupfer is associate professor of American Studies and history at Penn State Harrisburg and lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

“Kupfer is a dogged researcher, an excellent writer, and an excellent storyteller”—National Review; “Kupfer weaves the story of a great Orioles club into a bigger picture of how sports teams figure into the economic and cultural lifeblood of a city and shape its self-image. Any fan of the Orioles, baseball history or the culture of sports will find this book an edifying, and fun, read.”—Mark Mravic, executive editor, Sports Illustrated; “Charles Kupfer has written a well-researched and wide-ranging history that brought back many delightful memories--along with a few not so delightful. While any baseball fan will enjoy this book, it’s a must-read for Orioles fans.”—Lyle Spatz, Hugh Casey: The Triumphs and Tragedies of a Brooklyn Dodger.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Baltimore and Baseball, 1858–19721. Setting the Stage (1973–1979)2. A Stone’s Throw (1980)3. Split Season, Doubly Frustrating (1981)4. Thanks, Earl (1982)5. Champions (1983)6. The Magic Runs Out (1984 and After)Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex

Charles Kupfer is associate professor of American Studies and history at Penn State Harrisburg and lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

“Kupfer is a dogged researcher, an excellent writer, and an excellent storyteller”—National Review; “Kupfer weaves the story of a great Orioles club into a bigger picture of how sports teams figure into the economic and cultural lifeblood of a city and shape its self-image. Any fan of the Orioles, baseball history or the culture of sports will find this book an edifying, and fun, read.”—Mark Mravic, executive editor, Sports Illustrated; “Charles Kupfer has written a well-researched and wide-ranging history that brought back many delightful memories--along with a few not so delightful. While any baseball fan will enjoy this book, it’s a must-read for Orioles fans.”—Lyle Spatz, Hugh Casey: The Triumphs and Tragedies of a Brooklyn Dodger.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Baltimore and Baseball, 1858–19721. Setting the Stage (1973–1979)2. A Stone’s Throw (1980)3. Split Season, Doubly Frustrating (1981)4. Thanks, Earl (1982)5. Champions (1983)6. The Magic Runs Out (1984 and After)Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex