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The Greatest Ballpark Ever
Bob McGee
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Description for The Greatest Ballpark Ever
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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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Piscataway, United States
ISBN
9780813536019
SKU
V9780813536019
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About Bob McGee
Bob McGee, coauthor of Bridges of Central Park, has had a twenty-five-year career in public relations and media relations, writing speeches for CEOs and government leaders and developing public relations strategies. His sports articles have appeared in the New York Times and the Oakland Tribune; numerous other contributions have appeared elsewhere. He currently lives in Westchester County, north of New ... Read more
Reviews for The Greatest Ballpark Ever
I've been in and around baseball for 70 years now and this undoubtedly is one of the finest books I've ever read. For a moment I thought I was sitting in Ebbets Field and was ready to order a hot dog.
Arthur Richman
senior advisor for the New York Yankees
Bob McGee spins a magical tale about ... Read more
Arthur Richman
senior advisor for the New York Yankees
Bob McGee spins a magical tale about ... Read more