The Fenway effect a cultural history of the Boston Red Sox / David Krell.
| Author/creator | Krell, David, 1967- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2024] |
| Description | xvi, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part 1. Boston strong -- April 15, 2013 -- Never give up! the incredible story of the Jimmy Fund -- A chance to excel: Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, and Ted Williams's Hall of Fame speech -- Part 2. history and tradition -- Songs of the Sox -- Hi neighbor! Curt Gowdy, Narragansett beer, and the Red Sox -- Where Red Sox history began: the first game at Huntington Avenue Grounds -- Part 3. Hollywood and the Red Sox -- Reel Red Sox -- The ballad of Sam "Mayday" Malone -- A little roller up along first: game six, curb your enthusiasm, and the dignity of Bill Buckner -- Part 4. heartbreaks and happiness -- Hope for tomorrow: American optimism, cultural revolutions, and game six of the World Series -- Out of sight, baby: The sixties and the Sox -- Worthy rivals: The Red Sox and the Yankees -- Part 5. Icons -- A man called Yastrzemski -- Tom Seaver, 1986, and the culture of nostalgia -- Location, location, location: the tales and travails of the Citgo sign -- Of sluggers and statues -- Part 6. voices of the fans -- Go Sox! The fans speak out. |
| Abstract | ""The Fenway Effect" chronicles Boston Red Sox history and influence on business, culture, and the national pastime with engaging stories and anecdotes about the team's rich history beyond the field"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023033208 |
| ISBN | 9781496232335 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |