Sports journalists Mandelaro and Pitoniak take readers back to the early 19th century and the inception of the Rochester Red Wings, and follows the careers of the players and managers who developed their skills at Silver Stadium and, later, at Frontier Field. Readers will easily recognize at least some of the names: Cal Ripken, Jr., Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, and Eddie Murray to name a few. This updated second edition includes new chapters on the team's tenth International League championship, the closing of the renowned Silver Stadium and the opening of Frontier Field, the team's recognition as top minor league franchise by Baseball America, and the team's affiliation with the Minnesota Twins. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)