Veterans Stadium
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Veterans Stadium
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Author : Rich Westcott
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 2005-10-02
Veterans Stadium written by Rich Westcott and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-02 with History categories.
Veterans Stadium was the outdoor sports and concert capital of Philadelphia from 1971 until its televised demolition in 2004. At its best, "The Vet" spawned two of the greatest moments in the city's sports history—Tug McGraw's 1980 strikeout of Willie Wilson to win the World Series and the Eagles thrashing of the Dallas Cowboys to clinch their first Super Bowl bid. At its worst, it saw fans pelt Santa Claus with snowballs and the opening of an in-stadium branch of Philadelphia municipal court to deal with rowdy Eagles fans. Part of a look-alike generation of all-purpose stadiums erected around the country, the Vet took on its own personality over the years. For all its deficiencies, it left fans loving it in the way they loved their own families—warts and all. Almost 100 photographs and Rich Westcott's yarns make Veterans Stadium the one book that will help Philadelphians—and Philadelphia visitors—remember thirty years of their history.
Discover The Secret Room At Vet Stadium
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Author : Major McClenahan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-12-25
Discover The Secret Room At Vet Stadium written by Major McClenahan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-25 with categories.
Veterans Stadium is home to the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles from 1971 to 2003. The giant arena, which looked like a concrete donut, was notorious for its unwelcoming atmosphere and terrible astroturf field. The Reveal of Secret Apartment is an unintended memoir from the author who live on the ground level of Veterans Stadium, beneath the slope of the 300-level seats, in left field from October 2nd, 1979 until the last day of 1981. His apartment was on the 200-level concourse in what had originally been intended to be a novelty stand. The Secret Apartment is a memoir presented as a collection of short stories Though fanciful, these are true stories based on actual events. The author writes -"This is not the product of my imagination. I didn't have to make anything up. I didn't have to and everything presented is both true and correct.I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I enjoyed living them."
Veterans Stadium
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Author : Paul Arthur Birker
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2005
Veterans Stadium written by Paul Arthur Birker and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
The Secret Apartment
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Author : Tom Garvey
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-11-20
The Secret Apartment written by Tom Garvey and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-20 with categories.
The Secret Apartment is an unintended memoir. It began as a way to amuse friends as a diversion in the early days of stress, isolation, and fear in the spring of 2020 and the Pandemic caused by the deadly Covid-19 Virus. We had no way of knowing how bad things were going to be or how long isolation and social distancing might last. It was a frightening time and my only intention was to provide friends with a momentary diversion and some entertainment in hard times. Favorable encouragement pushed me into half-forgotten memories and these stories came tumbling out. My "diversion" came to life as something I have to share with others. I began working on The Secret Apartment as a memoir to be presented as a collection of short stories Though fanciful, these are true stories based on actual events. This is not the product of my imagination. I didn't have to make anything up. I didn't have to and everything presented is both true and correct.I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I enjoyed living them.
The Liberty Bell And Its Legacy
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Author : John R. Vile
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2020-01-13
The Liberty Bell And Its Legacy written by John R. Vile and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-13 with History categories.
This A-Z encyclopedia will survey the history, meaning, and enduring impact of the Liberty Bell in American culture. This title provides a one-stop resource for understanding the fascinating history and enduring importance of the Liberty Bell in the fabric of American culture, from the pre–Revolutionary War era to the present day. The encyclopedia explains key concepts, principles, and intellectual influences in the creation and display of the Liberty Bell; profiles its creators and leading champions; and surveys the place of the Bell and its home in Philadelphia's Independence Hall within the political and cultural lexicon of the nation. Additionally, it discusses important milestones and events in the bell's history and provides a sweeping overview of depictions of the Liberty Bell in historical and modern art, music, literature, and other cultural areas. It thus not only serves as a valuable resource in helping readers separate fact from myth regarding one of our nation's most potent national symbols but also provides a unique gateway for exploring the wider history of the United States.
Baseball S Ultimate Power
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Author : Bill Jenkinson
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2010-03-16
Baseball S Ultimate Power written by Bill Jenkinson and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The tape measure home run is the greatest single act of power in the game of baseball, and the tales of these homers are the most cherished legacies players and fans hand down through the generations. Fully illustrated with photos of the players and aerial ballpark photos showing the landing spots of each stadium's longest homers.
Scapegoats
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Author : Christopher Bell
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2010-06-25
Scapegoats written by Christopher Bell and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Everyone wants to be able to perform well at important moments, especially in the world of sports, where both team and individual efforts are necessary for success. A person who does well for the team is praised for his or her contributions. But when the team suffers a loss, especially at a key point in the season, one person is often blamed for it even though the team is just as responsible. This work considers baseball players whose careers have been defined and misrepresented by one moment in which they botched a play, costing their teams an important victory (often a pennant or World Series win), and ever since have taken most of the blame for the team's breakdown. It covers Fred Merkle, whose controversial failure to tag second base after a game-winning single lost the pennant for the Giants in 1908; Fred Snodgrass whose dropped fly ball contributed to the Red Sox's second championship in the 1912 series; Mickey Owen, whose passed ball resulted in the Dodgers losing Game 4 of the 1941 World Series to the Yankees; Ralph Branca, who delivered one of the most talked about home runs in history to Bobby Thomson in the 1951 NLCS; Mike Torrez, whose home run pitch to Bucky Dent was the final, improbable event in the Sox' great collapse of '78; Tom Niedenfuer, whose blown save in the 1985 NLCS cost the Dodgers the pennant; Donnie Moore, the California Angels pitcher remembered for giving up a home run in Game 5 of the 1986 ALCS; Bill Buckner, whose E-3 caused him to be blamed for the Red Sox's World Series loss in 1986; and Mitch Williams, blamed for his three-run home run pitch to Joe Carter in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series that lost the world championship for the Phillies.
Echoes
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Author : Glenn Povey
language : en
Publisher: Mind Head Publishing
Release Date : 2007
Echoes written by Glenn Povey and has been published by Mind Head Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Rock groups categories.
From their gigs in tiny church halls to multimillion-selling albums--"The Dark Side" "of the Moon," "Wish You Were Here," and the rock opera "The Wall"--and elaborate stadium shows, this tome celebrates legendary rock band Pink Floyd. Lavishly illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and rare graphic memorabilia, including posters, advertisements, handbills, and tickets from every era of the band's remarkable history, this survey provides a comprehensive overview of the group, its members, and the times. In addition to a biographical account of the band's collective and individual careers--from their pre-Floyd times in the early 1960s to the present day and their music's evolution from psychedelic and space rock to progressive rock genres--this definitive reference presents a meticulously researched chronological listing of every Pink Floyd and solo concert with set lists, radio and television appearances, and a UK and U.S. discography.
College Football Stadiums
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Author : Alva W. Stewart
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2023-05-19
College Football Stadiums written by Alva W. Stewart and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This is a complete guide to the football stadiums of the 114 colleges and universities that are in the NCAA Division I-A. Information for each stadium includes the year it opened, its current seating capacity, its special features, the dates, descriptions, costs and financing of any renovation or addition, and its playing field surface. Related information includes the team mascot, nickname, colors, fight song, and year of the school's first intercollegiate football game. The names and tenure of all athletic directors and head coaches since the stadium opened are provided as well.
Roadside Baseball
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Author : Chris Epting
language : en
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Release Date : 2009-04-01
Roadside Baseball written by Chris Epting and has been published by Santa Monica Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-01 with Travel categories.
Capturing such quintessentially American pastimes as baseball and road trips in one fascinating work, this updated and expanded guide chronicles more than 500 important events in baseball history with detailed descriptions of the event and information on each location. Packed with historical data, trivia, photographs, and baseball lore, entries include the birthplaces of baseball legends, ballparks, museums and halls of fame, final resting places, and many locations that are no longer standing. From out-of-the-way spots to the most popular stadiums in the U.S. and Canada, no site is too small or insignificant to be included in this comprehensive directory. Entries include the Buckminster Hotel in Boston, where the Black Sox planned their fix of the 1919 World Series; the original little league field and museum in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; the birthplace of Jackie Robinson; the place where Mickey Mantle was discovered by a scout from the New York Yankees; and the site of the original Wrigley Field, erected in Los Angeles in 1925.
