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

Edited by John Zinn and Paul Zinn

ISBN 10: 078644827X / ISBN 13: 9780786448272

Published by McFarland & Company First Edition, 2012

About this Item

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.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1715017981353

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
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • ballparks
  • SIGNED COPIES
  • BLACK SPORTS AND THE NEGRO LEAGES

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Synopsis

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.