Hoopla - Stein, Harry

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Hoopla by Stein, Harry Format: Mass-Market PaperbackPublished by Random House Publishing Group, 1997 When eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the 1919 W orld Series, the team became known as the Black Sox. Hoopla blends the narrative of team member George Weaver with the view of Luther Pond, who exposed the scandal. Filled with cameo portraits of prominent sports legends of the early twentieth century, this novel brings to life an era when America was passionate, even patriotic, about baseball; and when one reporter's words had the power to rock a nation.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more