New York's Great Lost Ballparks

By Bob Carlin

Book Overview

Tells the story of New York's playing grounds, teams, and ballparks of yesteryear.

Finalist for the 2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Regional Category

New York's Great Lost Ballparks tells the story of New York playing grounds and ballparks of yesteryear. Organized by region and city, the book includes a complete list of New York's historic ballparks in an easy-to-read guidebook format. Each listing includes the name and location of the park, the years in operation, the names of the professional clubs that called it their home, the park's seating capacity, and a "Fun Fact" or two that distinguishes each locale. More famous ballparks include an extended history that examines the importance of the field in the annals of the game. The book is richly illustrated with historic photos of the parks and players and ten maps of key locations (including New York City's boroughs). Special attention is given to locales that hosted the Negro League and all-women teams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1438490224
• ISBN13: 9781438490229
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Excelsior Editions/State University of New Yo
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher