This spectacular, entertaining book, full of delicious ballpark anecdotes, hard statistics, nostalgic photos, and fascinating trivia about the architecture and spirit of our national pastime, is a comprehensive volume sure to delight baseball fans of all ages. Everything you wanted to know about parks, stadiums, fields and domes.--Baltimore Sun. 200 photographs throughout.
This book is incredible in so many different ways. Every major league ballpark (including the Negro leagues) is reviewed down to the smallest detail. Also included is an excellent foreword about ballpark construction and the future thereof by Mr. Dale Swearingen. Mr. Lowry is to be commended for the incredible research base. Everything from distance measurements, fence heights, and the quirkier aspects of each park is examined.
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