The Story Of The Brooklyn Dodgers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258517649)

The Story Of The Brooklyn Dodgers is a comprehensive account of the history and legacy of one of America's most beloved baseball teams. Written by Ed Fitzgerald, a noted sports journalist and historian, this book traces the origins of the Dodgers franchise from its humble beginnings in the late 19th century to its glory days in the 1940s and 50s, when the team won six National League pennants and its first World Series championship. Along the way, Fitzgerald chronicles the colorful characters and legendary players who made the Dodgers such a beloved institution, from Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese to Duke Snider and Roy Campanella. He also delves into the team's complex relationship with Brooklyn, exploring how the Dodgers became a symbol of the borough's identity and how their departure for Los Angeles in 1957 left a lasting impact on the community. Featuring a wealth of archival photographs, statistics, and anecdotes, The Story Of The Brooklyn Dodgers is a must-read for any baseball fan or anyone interested in the history of New York City.The Stories Are Introduced By Red Barber. Players Mentioned Are Jackie Robinson, Rex Barney, Hugh Casey, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ed Fitzgerald
ISBN-10: 1258517647
ISBN-13: 9781258517649
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2012
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d