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Class A offers a vivid portrait of the Clinton LumberKings and their Iowa hometown during a pivotal year. Through the eyes of players and devoted fans, the book chronicles the team’s on‑field successes and the broader community challenges. It also highlights the significant role played by a former major–league backup catcher who became the team’s manager, illustrating how sports, local culture, and economic hardship intersected in a Depression‑era stadium.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Lucas Mann
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