The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins, (Paperback)

The Forgotten Marlins pays tribute to the original Miami Marlins of the AAA International League, bringing to life one of the most colorful and flamboyant teams to play in baseball’s minor leagues.

During their five years of existence, the Marlins featured prominent personalities such as eccentric manager Pepper Martin, zany Mickey McDermott, and maverick promoter Bill Veeck.

Including rarely-heard stories about baseball icon and Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige’ s years in Miami, and containing interviews between the author and several of the surviving ballplayers, this book is a unique and comprehensive account of a truly original baseball team.