Description: The definitive history of baseball in southeastern Connecticut from the age when it was still a game, to advent of the Bluefish. Accounts of the 150 stars who played in the Show and in Bridgeport, before or after their major league stints, the ballparks, owners, managers, and superfans. The economics of owning a team, and relations with the community and its leaders. Over 150 illustrations and photos. Contents:When It Was Still a Game 1865-69 Not For Honor Alone 1870-79 The Bridgeports 1880-89 The Victors 1890-99 The Orators 1900-09 The Mechanics, Bolts, and Americans 1910-19 The Bears 1920-29 The Depression Years 1930-39 The Bees 1940-49 The End of an Era 1950-96 The Bluefish 1997 Appendices: A - Leagues B - Teams C - Opponents D - Players E - Major Leaguers from Bridgeport F - Records G - Companies with Ties to Bridgeport Baseball
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Illustrated, 1st Edition
Subjects: Sports
Format: Paperback
Personalize: Yes
Age Level: Adults
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Modified Item: No
Country: USA
Subject: Sports & Recreation
Topic: Baseball
Book Series: N/A
Region: North America
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Ex Libris: No
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Publication Year: 1998
Book Title: Baseball in Bridgeport - From Barnum to the Bluefi
City: Bridgeport
Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults
Author: Mike Roer
Original Language: English
Signed By: N/A
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Academy Publishing
Inscribed: No
Signed: No
Genre: Sports
Type: Chronicle
