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Timed for publication with the 1961
World Series; the "World Series
Encyclopedia" was edited by Don
Schiffer with Illustrations by Willard
Mullin, and Introduction by Mel Allen.
Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons,
3,400,000 copies were
distributed by The Gillette
Company as a sales premium. "FREE! When
you Buy The Famous Gillette adjustable
Razor Set, with super Blue Blades."
The free 256 page pocketbook edition notes
that 1,136 players have appeared
in 336 World Series games from 1903 to
1960. The "World Series Encyclopedia"
contains; lifetime statistics of all
1,136 World Series players,
game-by-game highlights, line scores of
every game, all-time World Series
records, plus 1961 major league
rosters. The first 4 chapters feature;
1. The Early Struggles (1903-1918), 2.
The Babe Ruth Era (1919-1932), 3.
Through Depression abd War 1934-1946),
and The Casey Stengel Era (1933-1960).
Illustrations by by renown Sporting News artist Willard Mullin, are
featured on the front and back cover,
and 17 pages throughout the book.
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