The Fenway effect a cultural history of the Boston Red Sox / David Krell.

Author/creator Krell, David, 1967-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2024]
Descriptionxvi, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2023033208
ISBN9781496232335 (hardback)
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