This study considers the importance of location for new and relocated major league franchises in the more than 130 years since the National League was founded. Included are an analysis of market differences and similarities, team performances and demographics and area economic comparisons. Market data are used to predict future expansions and relocations of major league teams.
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Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Interest Age: From 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
12 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-4388-8 (9780786443888)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Frank P. Jozsa, Jr., is professor emeritus of economics and business administration at Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, North Carolina. The author of numerous books about sports, he lives in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Larry Schroeder
Preface
Introduction
1. American League Expansion
2. National League Expansion
3. American League Team Relocation
4. National League Team Relocation
5. League Expansion-Team Relocation Markets
Appendix: League and Team Statistics
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
