Description: Shibe Park-Connie Mack Stadium by Rich Westcott No ballpark in Philadelphia was more revered than the one atTwenty-first Street and Lehigh Avenue. Originally called ShibePark and later Connie Mack Stadium, it opened in 1909 asAmerica's first steel-and-concrete stadium. When it closed in1970, it had earned a special place in the hearts and minds ofPhiladelphia sports fans. Home of the Athletics for 46 years, thePhillies for 32 and a half seasons, and the Eagles for 18 years, itwas also the site of many boxing matches, Negro League baseballgames, and college and high school baseball and football games.Over the years, as the area developed, Shibe Park became knownfor its obstructed views, delicious hot dogs, Sunday curfews,absence of beer, and boobirds. Along with memorable teams andgames, the ballpark played host to eight World Series and twoAll-Star Games. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Rich Westcott is a die-hard Phillies fan. In 1983 he founded the "Phillies Report", which would go on to become the nation s longest continuously-published baseball team paper. He has written over twenty books and is one of the official scorers at Phillies games. He has covered the Phillies for numerous national publications including "Sports Illustrated", the "Sporting News", and "Baseball America". He lives in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Details ISBN0738576530 Author Rich Westcott Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Language English ISBN-10 0738576530 ISBN-13 9780738576534 Media Book Format Paperback Series Images of Sports Short Title SHIBE PARK CONNIE MACK STADIUM Pages 127 DEWEY 796.357 Illustrations Yes Residence Philadelphia Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-04-09 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138009455;
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