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Baseball in Norfolk, Virginia
Contributor(s): Shampoe, Clay (Author), Garrett, Thomas (Author), Thomas, Garrett (Joint Author)

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 ISBN: 1531610161     ISBN-13: 9781531610166
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2003
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BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Special Interest - Sports
- History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv)
- Sports & Recreation | Baseball - History
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" L (0.91 lbs) 130 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - South Atlantic
- Cultural Region - Southeast U.S.
- Geographic Orientation - Virginia
 
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Publisher Description:
Pictured is the legendary Myers Field c. 1950, where Norfolk ballplayers, visiting major league stars, and Piedmont League opponents once dueled upon its dirt and grass. The story of baseball in Norfolk, Virginia is as fascinating and enduring as the game itself. Christy Mathewson, Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, and a myriad of other charismatic players from the game spent time developing their raw and untested skills on the diamonds of Norfolk. Military stars of the powerful World War II Navy teams and legends of the Negro Leagues performed to the delight and fascination of local fans. Over the years, the mighty New York Yankees with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio showcased their mythical talents during scheduled exhibitions, as did dozens of other big league teams and their stars.

The images depicted within this pictorial feature only a fragment of the vast chronology of the game of baseball as it was played in Norfolk over the years. They allow the reader to revisit the past, examine the present, and ponder the future of baseball in the city of Norfolk. All photographs were painstakingly selected by the authors for their dynamic visual appeal and historical impact to accurately reflect the story of baseball in Norfolk.
 
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