Serendipity

Marshall Garvey’s captivating new baseball history, Interstate ‘85: The Royals, the Cardinals, and the Show-Me World Series revisits the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals – a thrilling showdown often remembered more for umpire Don Denkinger’s infamous missed call in Game 6 than the unforgettable on-field drama that unfolded. Garvey goes beyond “The Call” to reveal the gripping stories of the players, managers, and key figures who shaped the Series. Interstate ‘85 paints a rich portrait of the two teams’ home cities, the state-wide spectacle of the “Show-Me Series,” and the journeys of the players both during and long after that iconic Fall Classic.

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