When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Sports References
Dick Sisler (1.119, 1.124)
The Yankees (1.58, 1.60, 1.115)
Joe DiMaggio (1.60, 1.117, 1.123, 3.85, 3.87, 4.77, 4.95, 4.103)
Leo Durocher (1.131)
Dolf Luque (1.132)
Mike Gonzalez (1.132)