The Bronx Zoo

Author: Sparky Lyle & Peter Golenbock
Stars: 4
Review by: Bookworm237
Destination: Bronx, NY

A hysterical look into what is now infamously known as "The Bronx Zoo" era of the Yankees. Sparky Lyle lays it all out there for readers and depicts just what is was like playing for the Yankees in 1978--it truly was a zoo. With the infamous volitale relationship between Steinbrenner and manager Billy Martin, the fights between Billy and Reggie Jackson, and all the clubhouse shennigans, it's a wonder the Yankees went on to win as many championships as they did during this era. At one point in the 78 season they were 14 games behind Boston, and they came back, not only to be #1 in the division, but to win the World Series! If you're a Yankee fan this book is for you. It gives you an inside look into the beginning years of Steinbrenner's ownership (and how out of control he was) and the comments made by some of the best and most loved Yankees will have you laughing out loud. Third baseman Graig Nettles summed up the book perfectly when he said, "some kids want to grow up and run off with the circus, and some kids want to play baseball, and I get to do both."