A history of the baseball fan / Fred Stein.

Author/creator Stein, Fred
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2005.
Descriptionvii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- The early years -- Coming of age -- Boom, depression, war -- Post-World War II expansion -- Since then -- The writers -- Radio -- Television -- Player popularity -- Gambling -- Attendance -- Famous and infamous fans -- Fans' impact on games -- The fan as a participant -- Summing up.
Abstract "This book examines the role fans have played in the formation of modern baseball and the part the sport has played in the lives of its devotees. The final chapter sums up the fan's importance to the sport of baseball"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 207-219) and index.
LCCN 2005012771
ISBN0786421487 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks GV863.A1 S84 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold