Ebbets Field
Essays and Memories of Brooklyn's Historic Ballpark, 1913-1960
Published on 10. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-0-7864-4827-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"proves to be a masterly look at Ebbets Field"-Library Journal; "The Zinns [take] on the task of painstakingly recounting or adding to the historical record of Ebbets Field. They are careful historians...[and their] efforts, and those of their collaborators Ellen Snyder-Grenier, James Overmyer, and Ronald Selter, are meticulously footnoted" -SABR Deadball Committee Newsletter; "fans memories, prove to be well worth reading. Each tells an individual story adorned with family tradition, memories of first games attended, and nostalgia for a team that truly was part of the neighborhood"-Nine.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
76 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
478 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-4827-2 (9780786448272)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
I-History and Background
Charles Ebbets: Builder of Ballparks, Ballclubs and More
JOHN G. ZINN
A Ballpark and Its "City": Ebbets Field, Brooklyn and Changing Times
ELLEN M. SNYDER-GRENIER
The Alpha and the Omega: First and Last Dodger Games at Ebbets Field
JOHN G. ZINN
History, Tragedy and Comedy: The Dodgers at Ebbets Field
PAUL G. ZINN and JOHN G. ZINN
Before Jackie: Black Baseball at Ebbets Field
JAMES OVERMYER
Ebbets Field: Sporting Venue and Community Center
PAUL G. ZINN
Ebbets Field by the Numbers
RONALD M. SELTER
II-Memories of Ebbets Field
Visiting Players Reminisce About the Brooklyn Ballpark
The Home Team: Recollections of the Brooklyn Dodgers
Vox Populi: The People Remember Ebbets Field
Appendices
A: Play-by-Play and Box Scores for Ebbets Field's Two 1913 Openers
B: Play-by-Play and Box Score for the Last Dodger Game at Ebbets Field
C: Music Played at the First and Last Games at Ebbets Field
Bibliography
About the Contributors
Index
Preface and Acknowledgments
I-History and Background
Charles Ebbets: Builder of Ballparks, Ballclubs and More
JOHN G. ZINN
A Ballpark and Its "City": Ebbets Field, Brooklyn and Changing Times
ELLEN M. SNYDER-GRENIER
The Alpha and the Omega: First and Last Dodger Games at Ebbets Field
JOHN G. ZINN
History, Tragedy and Comedy: The Dodgers at Ebbets Field
PAUL G. ZINN and JOHN G. ZINN
Before Jackie: Black Baseball at Ebbets Field
JAMES OVERMYER
Ebbets Field: Sporting Venue and Community Center
PAUL G. ZINN
Ebbets Field by the Numbers
RONALD M. SELTER
II-Memories of Ebbets Field
Visiting Players Reminisce About the Brooklyn Ballpark
The Home Team: Recollections of the Brooklyn Dodgers
Vox Populi: The People Remember Ebbets Field
Appendices
A: Play-by-Play and Box Scores for Ebbets Field's Two 1913 Openers
B: Play-by-Play and Box Score for the Last Dodger Game at Ebbets Field
C: Music Played at the First and Last Games at Ebbets Field
Bibliography
About the Contributors
Index