Publisher: New York : A.A. Knopf (1994)
ISBN: 9780679404590
Call #: REF 796.357 W258b
Baseball is the only sport that has the honor of being called "America`s pastime." Fans of the game will be impressed by the fascinating history in Baseball: An Illustrated History. A companion to Ken Burns` PBS television series, this reference book goes beyond home run statistics and dug-out feuds. It tells a story of a game that influenced and has been influenced by the politics, business, and social customs of American life.
With over 500 photographs, many in full color, baseball aficionados and novices can immerse themselves in decades of baseball history. From when the rules of baseball were first drawn up in 1845 by Alexander Cartwright to Jackie Robinson`s major-league debut in 1947, from the 1981 player`s strike to the Dodgers` move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, this book brings to life an essential component of American history.
To explore Baseball: An Illustrated History, visit the Sports & Performing Arts reference collection on the 3rd floor at the Main Library. Although this book is library-use only, you may take pictures of its photographs and stories.
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