INSCRIBED by JOHN ZINN. This was the second volume in McFarland's series on historic ballparks. The book combines articles about the park and the memories of those who were there. Essay topics include Dodger owner Charles Ebbets, the first and last games at Ebbets Field, black baseball at the park, non-baseball events, and statistical analyses of the park. In very good condition. I have more than 60 books on ball parks and stadiums, over 250 publications on the Negro Leagues and Black Sports and about 175 signed sports books (mostly baseball) in stock. Discounts are available when you purchase multiple items on the same order.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Ebbets Field: Essays and Memories of Brooklyn's Historic Ballpark, 1913-1960 (McFarland Historic Ballparks, 2)

Publisher

McFarland & Company First Edition

Publication Date

2012

Language

English

ISBN 10

078644827X

ISBN 13

9780786448272

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

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The Ebbets Field volume is the second in McFarland's series on historic ballparks. The book combines articles about the park and the memories of those who went there in any capacity. Essay topics include long time Dodger owner Charles Ebbets, Brooklyn at the opening and closing of the park, the first and last Dodger games at Ebbets Field, black baseball at Ebbets Field, non-baseball events at Ebbets Field and statistical analyses of the park. The memories section includes the reminiscences of Dodger and visiting players as well as fans of all types and ages.

About the Authors

A long time member of the Society for American Baseball Research, John G. Zinn is the author of three books about the Brooklyn Dodgers and numerous articles and essays about the history of baseball. His blog on baseball history can be found at amanlypastime.blogspot.com.

Paul G. Zinn is a sales manager for a virtual communications software company and was a sportswriter at three daily newspapers. He lives in Acton, Massachusetts.

David Cicotello is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and a contributor to its Deadball Stars volumes. An author and speaker, he lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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I sell baseball fiction and nonfiction out of my home. I have a large inventory of adult novels, mysteries, juvenile series, children's titles, pulps, comics, humor, anthologies, poetry and plays. I have other sports fiction as well, football, basketball, golf, as well as many boys juvenile sport series. In nonfiction I carry team histories, biographies, history of baseball, international baseball, faith and religion in sports, the Hall of Fame, the World Series and All-Star Games, economics and the law of sport. I also have a large collection of the Sporting News Guides, Record Books, Dope Books, etc, please ask if you are looking for a specific year. I am always looking to purchase additional inventory whether one book or an entire library.

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