Old Comiskey Park: Essays and Memories of the Historic Home of the Chicago White Sox, 1910-1991 - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0786475927 ISBN 13: 9780786475926

Casa editrice: McFarland Publishing, 2014

Riassunto

"These new essays and memories cover the history and evolution of the former home of the Chicago White Sox, as well as its importance to its surrounding neighborhoods, and to the city of Chicago. Former players, White Sox personnel and fans contributed memories, including substantial pieces by Roland Hemond and Nancy Faust"--

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Floyd Sullivan, a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, is a writer and photographer and lives in Chicago. His Cubs blog is www.waiting4cubs.com.

Product Description:

Old Comiskey Park includes essays and memories covering the history and evolution of the former home of the Chicago White Sox, as well as its importance to its surrounding neighbourhoods, and to the city of Chicago. Essays cover Charles Comiskey and the location of the ballpark; the neighbourhoods that surround the site; the dimensions and configurations of Old Comiskey Park; a summary of All-Star, World Series, and playoff games played there; Negro League baseball at Comiskey Park; Bill Veeck; the ballpark as host to events and sports other than White Sox baseball; and an analysis of the evolution of the famous "exploding scoreboard," the original model for today's modern sports stadium boards. Former players, White Sox personnel, and fans contributed memories, including substantial pieces by Roland Hemond and Nancy Faust.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McFarland Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0786475927
• ISBN 13: 9780786475926
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 294
• Redattore: Sullivan Floyd