A culinary tale from the dugout.
Sharp and witty at 96 years old, Erskine is one of only two living players from the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series-winning roster. His book offers a glimpse of what it was like to play alongside Jackie Robinson for a beloved team—remembered by fans as the “Boys of Summer”—that personified the borough of Brooklyn by way of their diversity, grit, and perseverance.
“It seemed like that buttermilk cake was some kind of magic for us, to keep winning,” Erskine said. “They sent cakes in for the rest of that season. I couldn’t tell you how many different cakes came in, but there were more than just a few. It became a very big superstition. We didn’t want to go into the World Series without a supply of buttermilk cake.”
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