{"product_id":"roadtrip-america-a-sports-fans-ron-clements-9781945501739","title":"Roadtrip America a Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet Your Balls, Bats, and Sticks on Route 66!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImmortalized in countless books, songs, and movies, Route 66 is a timeless icon of American culture. Until now, however, no guide to this historic byway has focused on another beloved part of American culture: sports. That all changes with \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoadTrip America A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. In this groundbreaking new book, sports writer and lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic buildings and classic cars to highlight historic sports venues, storied sports professionals, and current sports events along the Mother Road. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rolling west from Chicago to Santa Monica, the author shares inside information about the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB teams based in the cites and towns along Route 66. In addition, enjoy anecdotes gathered from auto and horse racing tracks, rodeo arenas, golf links, and the magnificent lineup of high school and collegiate sports programs to check out along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book has more than 300 photos and maps showing the various attractions in each of the eight states covered: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. And because no book about the Mother Road would be complete without it, there's plenty of info about the iconic roadside attractions that have entertained and enthralled travelers for the past century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ron Clements, Roadtrip America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1945501731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781945501739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Imbrifex Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Franklin Award - Silver Medal Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Franklin Award - Gold Medal Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards - Silver Medal Winner","brand":"Ron Clements","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049577836799,"sku":"9781945501739","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb14d55f-1f72-4484-8c7d-153e0a0fd5b8.jpg?v=1685002313","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/roadtrip-america-a-sports-fans-ron-clements-9781945501739","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}