Forbes Field by David Cicotello
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.
David Cicotello is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and a contributor to its Deadball Stars volumes. An author and speaker, he lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Angelo J. Louisa is a researcher, writer, and community educator who lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786427543 |
| ISBN 10 | 078642754X |
| Title | Forbes Field |
| Author | David Cicotello |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mcfarland And Company, Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 254 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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