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Ballpark
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Author : Paul Goldberger
language : en
Publisher: Knopf
Release Date : 2019-05-14
Ballpark written by Paul Goldberger and has been published by Knopf this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-14 with Sports & Recreation categories.
An exhilarating, splendidly illustrated, entirely new look at the history of baseball: told through the stories of the vibrant and ever-changing ballparks where the game was and is staged, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning architectural critic. From the earliest corrals of the mid-1800s (Union Grounds in Brooklyn was a "saloon in the open air"), to the much mourned parks of the early 1900s (Detroit's Tiger Stadium, Cincinnati's Palace of the Fans), to the stadiums we fill today, Paul Goldberger makes clear the inextricable bond between the American city and America's favorite pastime. In the changing locations and architecture of our ballparks, Goldberger reveals the manifestations of a changing society: the earliest ballparks evoked the Victorian age in their accommodations--bleachers for the riffraff, grandstands for the middle-class; the "concrete donuts" of the 1950s and '60s made plain television's grip on the public's attention; and more recent ballparks, like Baltimore's Camden Yards, signal a new way forward for stadium design and for baseball's role in urban development. Throughout, Goldberger shows us the way in which baseball's history is concurrent with our cultural history: the rise of urban parks and public transportation; the development of new building materials and engineering and design skills. And how the site details and the requirements of the game--the diamond, the outfields, the walls, the grandstands--shaped our most beloved ballparks. A fascinating, exuberant ode to the Edens at the heart of our cities--where dreams are as limitless as the outfields.
The Ballpark Bucket List
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Author : James Buckley
language : en
Publisher: Epic Ink Books
Release Date : 2023-03-28
The Ballpark Bucket List written by James Buckley and has been published by Epic Ink Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-28 with Games & Activities categories.
TheBallpark Bucket List is the perfect tool to write and journal, note historic stadium changes, and jot down any other fun memories from your ballpark bucket list trip.
The Greatest Ballpark Ever
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Author : Bob McGee
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2005-06-22
The Greatest Ballpark Ever written by Bob McGee and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Generations after its demise, Ebbets Field remains the single most colorful and enduring image of a baseball park, with a treasured niche in the game's legacy and the American imagination. In this lively story of sports, politics, and the talented, hilarious, and charming characters associated with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Bob McGee chronicles the ballpark's vibrant history from the drawing board to the wrecking ball, beginning with Charley Ebbets and the heralded opening in 1913, on through the eras that followed. McGee weaves a story about how Ebbets Field's architectural details, notable flaws, and striking facade brought Brooklyn and its team together in ways that allowed each to define the other. Drawing on original interviews and letters, as well as published and archival sources, The Greatest Ballpark Ever explores the struggle of Charley Ebbets to build Ebbets Field, the days of Wilbert Robinson's early pennant winners, the eras of the Daffiness Boys, Larry MacPhail, and Branch Rickey, the tumultuous field leadership of Leo the Lip, the fiery triumph of Jackie Robinson, the golden days of the Boys of Summer, and Walter O'Malley's ignominious departure. With humor and passion, The Greatest Ballpark Ever lets readers relive a day in the raucous ballpark with its quirky angles and its bent right-field wall, with the characters and events that have become part of the nation's folklore.
Ballpark Facts For Fun National League
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Author : Wyatt Michaels
language : en
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2013-03-06
Ballpark Facts For Fun National League written by Wyatt Michaels and has been published by Speedy Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Ballpark Fans, how much do you know about the stadium's that have hosted America's pastime? Can you name the ballpark that is the only major league ballpark to not have yellow foul poles? Or the one sculpted into the side of a hill reminiscent of Roman amphitheaters? What about the ballpark where boaters hope to catch home run balls? For years, ballparks have served as the home for America's pastime. They span the entire country, varying in quality, size, and history. From the small sandlots in tiny Midwestern town to the massive Yankee Stadium, the variety of ballparks speaks volumes about the game. This interactive book focuses on the National League portion of Major League Baseball. So if you think you know quite a bit about the stadiums where America's pastime is hosted, you can put it to the test. The trivia questions cover a variety of the National League stadiums, and are sure to be an entertaining experience for friends and family alike.
In The Ballpark
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Author : George Gmelch
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2006-10-01
In The Ballpark written by George Gmelch and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A captivating look at the various occupations necessary for the business end of major league baseball operations.
Democracy At The Ballpark
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Author : Thomas David Bunting
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2021-11-01
Democracy At The Ballpark written by Thomas David Bunting and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-01 with Political Science categories.
What is the relationship between sports and politics? Often, politics are thought to be serious, whereas sports are diversionary and apolitical. Using baseball as a case study, Democracy at the Ballpark challenges this understanding, examining politics as they emerge at the ballpark around spectatorship, community, equality, virtue, and technology. Thomas David Bunting argues that because spectators invest time and meaning in baseball, the game has power as a metaphor for understanding and shaping politics. The stories people see in baseball mirror how they see the country, politics, and themselves. As a result, democracy resides not only in exclusive halls tread by elites but also in a stadium full of average people together under an open sky. Democracy at the Ballpark bridges political theory and sport, providing a new way of thinking about baseball. It also demonstrates the democratic potential of spectatorship and rethinks the role of everyday institutions like sport in shaping our political lives, offering an expanded view of democracy.
Ballpark 2 Ballpark
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Author : John Hoppin
language : en
Publisher: Ballpark 2 Ballpark: Volume 1
Release Date : 2018-03-29
Ballpark 2 Ballpark written by John Hoppin and has been published by Ballpark 2 Ballpark: Volume 1 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Take a journey through the minor leagues of professional baseball with these stories and photos from across the US and Canada. Through their lens and their words, John and Vicki Hoppin show us that minor league baseball continues to be an incredibly fun and joyful experience for families and fans.
Muzzy Field
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Author : Douglas S. Malan
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2009-09
Muzzy Field written by Douglas S. Malan and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09 with History categories.
Few ballparks still in use today can boast of hosting both Babe Ruth and Vince Lombardi during their playing days. Muzzy Field in Bristol, Connecticut, is one of them. In Muzzy Field, author Douglas S. Malan retells the stories of the events and people who shaped this municipal ballpark that is so rich in history. Tucked away in the woodsy corner of a public park located within the once-gilded boundaries of a manufacturing city, Muzzy Field's illustrious history began as a charitable land donation in 1912. With the financial backing of the sports-minded management at New Departure Manufacturing, the field became home to one of the area's strongest semiprofessional baseball teams; it also welcomed some of the greatest athletes who played the game from Ruth to Martín Dihigo and dozens of Hall of Fame athletes. From its earliest days, the colorful stories of the great barnstorming era of professional sports defined what has become a grand old dame of New England ballparks. With photos included, Muzzy Field relates the long legacy and the fascinating stories of a field that many never knew existed. They are tales from a forgotten ballpark.
Opening Day At Great American Ball Park
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Author : Dann Stupp
language : en
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2003
Opening Day At Great American Ball Park written by Dann Stupp and has been published by Sports Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Baseball fields categories.
The beginning of a new age of Cincinnati Reds baseball is detailed in full-color splendor through this remarkable new book. Opening Day at Great American Ball Park follows all of the activities of the inaugural Opening Day at Cincinnati's new home for baseball, as the Reds battled the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, March 31, 2003. Located at 100 Main Street, the new stadium features a grass field and seating for over 42,000 baseball-crazed fans, making it the new standard for ballparks across America. Photos filling every page capture glimpses of the fans, an inside tour of Great American Ball Park, the field, and, of course, the players who make it all possible.
Warren Ballpark
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Author : Mike Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013
Warren Ballpark written by Mike Anderson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
If there is a place where the ghosts of baseball players come at night to relive their glory days, it is Warren Ballpark in the old copper-mining town of Bisbee, Arizona. Warren Ballpark has been in use as a sports facility since 1909--longer than any other ballpark in the United States. Some of the most colorful and notable figures in baseball history have stepped onto its field as barnstorming big leaguers or as minor-league players hoping to make their way up to the "Big Show." Several players implicated in the infamous 1919 "Black Sox" scandal played in an "outlaw" league at Warren Ballpark during the 1920s. In 1917, it was the holding facility for 1,500 striking copper miners rounded up during the Bisbee Deportation. It is also the site of one of the longest-running and most bitterly contested high school football rivalries in America, between the Bisbee Pumas and the Douglas Bulldogs.