A unique and dynamic look at a pivotal year in American history and culture.
There were seismic shifts taking place in 1966. The Supreme Court’s Miranda warnings decision. A World Series upset. Jacqueline Susann’s salacious best seller
Valley of the Dolls
. The television debut of
Batman
. Five successful missions in NASA’s Project Gemini. It was truly a momentous year in America.
In
Do You Believe in Magic? Baseball and America in the Groundbreaking Year of 1966
, David Krell goes beyond the headlines to reveal the importance of this underappreciated year in history. Using the baseball season as a unifying thread, Krell also examines the Space Race, television, film, politics, music, and more, revealing that innovation was the common theme during this extraordinary time.
With a vivid narrative, archival photos, exclusive interviews, and contemporary news accounts,
Do You Believe in Magic?
presents the powerful stories and impactful moments from a fascinating year that transformed America forever.