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The Team That Forever Changed Baseball and America: The 1947 Brooklyn DodgersOf all the teams in the annals of baseball, only a select few can lay claim to historic significance. One of those teams is the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, the first racially integrated Major League team of the twentieth century. The addition of Jackie Robinson to its roster changed not only baseball but also the nation. Yet Robinson was just one member of that memorable club, which included Carl Furillo, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Pete Reiser, Duke
Of all the teams in the annals of baseball, only a select few can lay claim to historic significance. One of those teams is the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, the first racially integrated Major League team of the twentieth century. The addition of Jackie Robinson to its roster changed not only baseball but also the nation. Yet Robinson was just one member of that memorable club, which included Carl Furillo, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Pete Reiser, Duke Snider, Eddie Stanky, Arky Vaughan, and Dixie Walker. Also present was a quartet of baseball's most unforgettable characters: co-owners Branch Rickey and Walter O'Malley, suspended manager Leo Durocher, and radio announcer Red Barber.This book is the first to offer biographies of everyone on that incomparable team as well as accounts of the moments and events that marked the Dodgers' 1947 season: Commissioner Happy Chandler suspending Durocher, Rickey luring his old friend Burt Shotton out of retirement to replace Durocher, and brilliant outfielder Reiser being sidelined after running into a fence. In spite of all this, the Dodgers went on to win the National League pennant over the heavily favored St. Louis Cardinals. And of course, there is the biggest story of the season, where history and biography coalesce: Jackie Robinson, who overcame widespread hostility to become Rookie of the Year--and to help the Dodgers set single-game attendance records in cities around the National League.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 04/01/2012
ISBN: 9780803239920
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.99h x 8.11w x 0.82d
Review Citations: Library Journal 02/01/2012 pg. 72
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Bad quality
Style: Pants, Color: Pants Black, Size: 29, Style: Pants, Color: Pants Black, Size: 29
Very bad quality, so sheep
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Black and white plaid pants
I recommend ordering one size up from your regulary size.This product is smaller than my actual paint size. When buying this product remember to order one size up from your normal size.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Squidward Pants
Color: Aqua, Size: 34, Color: Aqua, Size: 34
If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner Squidward Tentacles, these pants are an absolute must for your costume. They’re the ideal blend of comfort and style, with just the right amount of “meh” that screams Squidward in the best possible way.
Fit and Comfort
The pants are designed for ultimate comfort—just the right balance between relaxed and structured. They’re not too tight, which is perfect for anyone who wants to lounge around in true Squidward fashion. Plus, they have an easy, breezy fit that’ll let you sit at your “couch” for hours, begrudgingly watching the world go by—just like Squidward himself.
The Look
These pants nail the Squidward aesthetic. The neutral color (a perfect, unassuming beige or taupe) gives off that “I’m here, but I’m not excited about it” vibe, which Squidward fans will immediately recognize. The waistband sits comfortably at the natural waist, and the straight-leg cut gives you that ‘I’m-about-to-bore-you-with-my-monologue’ look.
Perfect for the Costume
When it comes to costumes, attention to detail is key, and these pants hit the mark. They’ve got that slightly too-perfectly-average vibe that’s Squidward in a nutshell. Whether you’re pairing them with a simple short-sleeved shirt for a quick DIY look or going full costume mode with a wig and clarinet, these pants are the foundation of any Squidward ensemble.
Versatility
While they’re ideal for a Squidward costume, they also function as perfectly mundane pants for any occasion where you want to blend in, exude minimal enthusiasm, and avoid doing anything that requires effort. They’re just the right kind of forgettable to fit with any everyday outfit, in case you feel like giving a nonchalant, “I’m fine, thanks” at your next casual gathering.
Verdict:
These pants aren’t just the cornerstone of a perfect Squidward costume—they embody the very essence of Squidward himself: stylishly indifferent, effortlessly bland, and somehow still perfect. Five stars for bringing Squidward’s look to life in the most comfortable, “meh” way possible.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Perfect red dress pants
Color: Red, Size: 32
These pants are legit! I got them as a backup to an American flag suit but they are my go-to red pants now. Very vibrant red, well made and good price. The length is purfecttt. I was worried they would be tight but the waist stretches and they look snd feel great on me.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
He like them
Color: Red, Size: 42, Color: Red, Size: 42
Really nice too big in the waist
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2026
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