Forbes Field
Essays and Memories of the Pirates' Historic Ballpark, 1909-1971
Angelo J Louisa editor David Cicotello editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:30th Sep '07
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
From its 1909 construction through the final game on June 28, 1970, this volume presents a detailed look at the history and background of Forbes Field, home to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 62 seasons. Focusing on firsthand experience, the work contains the reminiscences of more than 55 former players, managers and club officials of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
“richly footnoted and illustrated”—The Courier (SABR Negro Leagues Committee); “meticulously detail[s] the park’s history”—Pittsburgh Magazine; “a must-read” —SABR Deadball Committee Newsletter; “captures much of why that ballpark and sport have become so entwined with the story that Pittsburgh tells about itself to the world”—Journal of Sport History; “has everything you would want to read about an old favorite ballpark...photographs...are worthy of a family album...recommend[ed]...stories...are rich and worth retelling”—Black And Gold.
ISBN: 9780786427543
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254 pages