Kansas City vs. Oakland The Bitter Sports Rivalry That Defined an Era |
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| Author:
| Ehrlich, Matthew C. |
| Series title: | Sport and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-252-08449-2 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2019 |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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A driving ambition linked Oakland and Kansas City in the 1960s. Each city sought the national attention and civic glory that came with being home to professional sports teams. Their successful campaigns to lure pro franchises ignited mutual rivalries in football and baseball that thrilled hometown fans. But even Super Bowl victories and World ......
A driving ambition linked Oakland and Kansas City in the 1960s. Each city sought the national attention and civic glory that came with being home to professional sports teams. Their successful campaigns to lure pro franchises ignited mutual rivalries in football and baseball that thrilled hometown fans. But even Super Bowl victories and World ......