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Go out to the ballgame with an interactive tour through America’s ballpark landmarks in this new edition of America’s Classic Ballparks.
The ultimate tribute to the stadiums that shaped America’s pastime,
America’s Classic Ballparks transports you to the golden era of baseball. From the ivy-covered walls of Wrigley Field to the timeless charm of Fenway Park, this
richly illustrated book brings you closer to the game you love. Explore a wealth of information, including up-to-date details about baseball reinventing its stage—from billion-dollar dreams in Vegas, to major-league cameos in minor parks, to mythic games in Iowa cornfields—revealing a sport that is forever caught between spectacle, survival, and nostalgia.
Written by acclaimed sportswriter James Buckley Jr., this handsome volume is packed with
stunning photography,
fascinating history, and
nostalgic stories that celebrate the nation’s most iconic ballparks, including:
- Ebbets Field
- Tiger Stadium
- Polo Grounds
- Original Yankee Stadium
- Fenway Park
- Wrigley Field
- Dodger Stadium
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Oracle Park
Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a sports history buff, or shopping for the perfect gift,
America’s Classic Ballparks is a must-have collectible that keeps the spirit of the game alive.
About the author
James Buckley Jr. has been writing sports books for adults and young readers for more than 25 years after working for
Sports Illustrated and NFL Publishing. Among his most popular titles are
National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection,
America’s Classic Ballparks,
Ballpark Bucket List,
Perfect: The Story of Baseball’s Perfect Games,
Unhittable,
Eyewitness Baseball,
The Visual Dictionary of Baseball, and
Obsessed with Baseball. He is the author of more than 20 sports biographies for young readers, including the graphic nonfiction title
Babe Ruth: Baseball’s All-Time Best. His company, Shoreline Publishing Group, produces dozens of books each year for major publishers including Penguin, Scholastic, DK, National Geographic Kids, Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, and many others.
