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The 1991 world series had it all – stellar defensive play; savvy moves by both managers; Kirby Puckett pumping his fist as he circled the bases after his 11th-inning home run off Charlie Leibrandt to win Game 6, and Veteran Jack Morris caps it with an extraordinary Game 7 pitching performance against the relentless Braves with a 10 inning masterpiece in a game that had only one run.

Chafets’ examination of the history of the institution that is supposed to represent the best of the American pastime, comes at an intriguing juncture when the sport is really at a crossroads especially regarding performance-enhanced drugs and their affect on long-standing records and of course the game itself. What role does character play? Do Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds deserve an asterisk, should they get voted into the Hall of Fame?