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Radom, Todd

 
9781683585145: The Ballpark and Beyond: An Illustrated Celebration of Baseball's Rich History
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ISBN 10 : 1683585143 ISBN 13 : 9781683585145
Editeur : Sports Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Baseball is more than a game—it is a living chronicle of American history, culture, and imagination. In this richly illustrated and masterfully told collection, celebrated designer and historian Todd Radom blends meticulous research with a designer’s eye for detail, breathing new life into stories both well-known and obscure.

In The Ballpark and Beyond, Radom takes readers on a captivating journey across 150 years of baseball history, weaving together little-known anecdotes, aesthetic curiosities, and the human drama that makes the sport timeless. Here are the tales of ornate nineteenth-century stadiums that looked like castles, the rowdy Baltimore Orioles who pioneered “inside baseball,” and the quirky pillbox caps and mascots. Discover the origins of iconic team emblems, the strange saga of a baseball game played at the foot of the Sphinx, and the unforgettable icons—from Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson to Satchel Paige and Ken Griffey Jr.—who helped elevate the game into the national consciousness.

Whether you are a lifelong fan, a student of sports history, or simply someone who appreciates great storytelling, The Ballpark and Beyond offers a treasure trove of discoveries on every page. It is a love letter to the game and its enduring power to connect generations, stir emotions, and remind us why baseball will always hold a special place in the American imagination.

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À propos de l'auteur

Buster Olney is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com as well as an analyst for ESPN’s Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball. He is the author of The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty and How Lucky You Can Be.

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Éditeur
Sports Publishing
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1683585143
ISBN 13 
9781683585145
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
248
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Personne responsable
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