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Finally available in paperback- the New York Times bestseller is now completely revised and updated. Take Me Out to the Ballpark is the fans* favorite guide to everything you*d ever want to know about Major League ballparks- from Fenway to AT&T Park and every green diamond in between. Originally published more than ten years ago- this long-awaited paperback edition has been completely updated. Every ballpark built by spring 2011 is here- including the new Yankee Stadium (New York)- Citi Field (New York)- Nationals Park (Washington- D.C.)- Target Field (Minneapolis)- and Busch Stadium III (St. Louis). All of the park names have also been updated- including Progressive Field (Cleveland)- Sun-Life Stadium (Miami)- Rangers Ballpark in Arlington- Chase Field (Phoenix)- AT&T Park (San Francisco)- and Oakland Coliseum. Also covered are minor league and Negro league parks- as well as bygone parks of previous decades. Each park is featured as a large- full-color photograph along with additional photographs that illustrate its details or great moments in its history. The text includes essential information and stats dimensions- fence heights- seating capacity- cost of construction- largest crowd plus dozens of fascinating- often little-known stories and facts- such as the escapades of famous players and the park*s peculiar idiosyncrasies. Special sections feature information on scoreboards- mascots- announcers and organists- the evolution of ballpark names- concessions- and groundskeepers. Including more than 400 full-color and black-and-white photographs- plus seating plans for every current park- Take Me Out to the Ballpark is the ultimate book for the ultimate fan.****Features:*** Soft Cover Book*** Updated Information On All Baseball Parks*** Brilliant Color Photos*** 144 Pages
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