Dog Days

The narrative explores the dramatic decline of the New York Yankees from their dominance in baseball to last place in 1966. Author Philip Bashe examines the factors behind this fall, including the retirement of stars like Mickey Mantle and injuries to Roger Maris, which left the team without superstars. The Yankees struggled with management's failure to replace key players, poor handling of talent, and unwise trades, resulting in an 11-year drought of success. Bashe provides a comprehensive look at the team's challenges during this turbulent period.