| Wrigley Field: The Centennial: 100 Years at the Friendly Confines Contributor(s): Krantz, Les (Author) |
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ISBN: 1600788343 ISBN-13: 9781600788345 Publisher: Triumph Books (IL) OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Baseball - History - Travel | United States - Midwest - East North Central (il, In, Mi, Oh, Wi) |
| Dewey: 796.357 |
| LCCN: 2013023563 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 8.35" W x 8.19" (1.53 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Midwest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally called Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field hosted its first game in 1914, and the 2014 season marks the 100th anniversary of baseball's second oldest ballpark. In Wrigley Field: The Centennial, Les Krantz tells the story of Wrigley's first 100 years--from the origins of the ivy on the outfield walls and ballpark traditions such as throwing back home run balls to Ruth's called shot in the 1933 World Series and unforgettable moments featuring stars Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg, Greg Maddux, and more. Featuring numerous photographs, Wrigley's first century is beautifully documented and an originally produced DVD narrated by Lou Boudreau Jr. and Ron Santo Jr. features footage from throughout the stadium's history and interviews with Jack Brickhouse, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, and others. |