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The Elysian Fields of Brooklyn.

Authors :
Mele, Andrew Paul
Source :
Baseball Research Journal. Fall2012, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p65-76. 12p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents a history of the Parade Ground baseball park in Brooklyn, New York City. Topics mentioned include a brief description of the field which was established in 1869, famous baseball played at the Ground including Waite Hoyt, Gene Hermanski, and Phil Rizzuto, and reasons behind the field's popularity among amateur baseball players around Brooklyn.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07346891
Volume :
41
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Baseball Research Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
101580246