The Man in the Crowd: A Fan's Notes on Four Generations of New York Baseball

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Baseball serves as a lens for Stanley Cohen to explore America's evolving culture over seventy years, from WWII to the post-9/11 era. He reflects on his immigrant father's journey of assimilation through sports, the joy of sharing the game with his son and grandson, and how baseball has provided a sense of continuity across generations. The narrative captures the changing moods and lifestyles of four generations, highlighting the profound impact of the sport on personal and national identity.