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9781599212517
From sandlots and skyboxes to TV rooms and sports bars, America7;s love for baseball has inspired too-numerous-to-count memories, discussions, and tributes. Josh Pahigian takes you on a road trip across America to honor the game's players, fans, and ballparks. Through a series of fascinating essays, he reminds you of the game7;s effect on American culture: how the game evolved while our country came of age, how baseball helped break down barriers, and how it unified our citizens when we needed it most. Whether you travel by car or plane or sit in the comfort of your armchair, this book leads to 101 of the very best baseball places, including the Ted Williams Museum, Ozzie Smith7;s Restaurant & Sports Bar, the remnants of Forbes Field, Babe Ruth7;s gravesite, McCovey Cove, and dozens of other captivating landmarks and curios that celebrate our national pastime.Pahigian, Josh is the author of '101 Baseball Places to See before You Strike Out', published 2008 under ISBN 9781599212517 and ISBN 159921251X.
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