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This volume by members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) presents the 50 greatest games in Montreal Expos history. The games described here recount the exploits of the many great players who wore Expos uniforms over the years--Bill Stoneman, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Steve Rogers, Pedro Martinez, and others. The book details games from the earliest days of the franchise, to the glory years of 1979- 1981, the what-might-have-been years of the early 1990s, and the sad, final days. It describes the famous first game at Shea Stadium on April 8, 1969, when the Expos defeated that year's eventual world champion New York Mets. It also details the first regular season major league game ever played outside the United States, when fans jammed little Jarry Park and began a love affair with the team. These game summaries don't just retell the runs, hits, and errors. They give a context to the times and individuals involved. The article about Dennis Martinez's perfect game also describes how he overcame his struggle with alcohol to resurrect his career. The piece about Curtis Pride recounts how he reached the major leagues despite the disadvantages of deafness, and what it felt like when 45,000 fans cheered as Expos coach Jerry Manuel spurred him through gestures to acknowledge the crowd. Foreword by Dave Van Horne APRIL 8, 1969 Bienvenue to Major League Baseball by Norm King APRIL 14, 1969 Mack Lays Claim to Jonesville by Norm King APRIL 17, 1969 Stoney Sets Record for Fastest No-Hitter by a Franchise by Adam J. Ulrey SEPTEMBER 25, 1970 Mauch's Prediction Comes True by Norm King OCTOBER 2, 1972 Stoney's Second No-No by Norm King JULY 26, 1973 Steve Rogers Tosses One-Hit Shutout To Win First Big-League Game by Gregory H. Wolf SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 Montreal's First Lead in a Pennant Race by Rory Costello JUNE 11, 1974 Expos Blow Up Big Red Machine by Gregory H.