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Baseball in Norfolk, Virginia

Baseball in Norfolk, Virginia - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Clay Shampoe, Thomas Garrett, Garrett Thomas (Joint Author)Publish date:2003-05-07Pages:130
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531610166ISBN-10:1531610161UPC:9781531610166Book Category:Travel, History, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Special Interest, United States, BaseballBook Topic:Sports, State & Local, HistorySize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCF4HMXJY1
Pictured is the legendary Myers Field c. 1950, where Norfolk ballplayers, visiting major league stars, and Piedmont League opponents once dueled upon its dirt and grass. The story of baseball in Norfolk, Virginia is as fascinating and enduring as the game itself. Christy Mathewson, Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, and a myriad of other charismatic players from the game spent time developing their raw and untested skills on the diamonds of Norfolk. Military stars of the powerful World War II Navy teams and legends of the Negro Leagues performed to the delight and fascination of local fans. Over the years, the mighty New York Yankees with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio showcased their mythical talents during scheduled exhibitions, as did dozens of other big league teams and their stars.

The images depicted within this pictorial feature only a fragment of the vast chronology of the game of baseball as it was played in Norfolk over the years. They allow the reader to revisit the past, examine the present, and ponder the future of baseball in the city of Norfolk. All photographs were painstakingly selected by the authors for their dynamic visual appeal and historical impact to accurately reflect the story of baseball in Norfolk.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531610166ISBN-10:1531610161UPC:9781531610166Book Category:Travel, History, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Special Interest, United States, BaseballBook Topic:Sports, State & Local, HistorySize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCF4HMXJY1
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

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