The Ballpark
25 Innovations That Shaped Today's Baseball Stadiums
The Ballpark
25 Innovations That Shaped Today's Baseball Stadiums
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A fun, fascinating exploration of the evolution of baseball's stadiums and gameday experiences
A baseball game at one ballpark is not the same at another. Players must learn to navigate the short porch of Yankee Stadium, the deep outfield of Coors Field, and the ivy-covered walls of Wrigley Field. Fans enjoy bat chandeliers in Seattle, fountains in Kansas City, and modern art in Miami. But how did we get here? How did we go from playing ball in public parks to futuristic stadiums with retractable roofs?
In The Ballpark: 25 Innovations That Shaped Today's Baseball Stadiums, ballpark guru Travis Parker Smith explores the evolution of baseball's stadiums and fan experience through 25 key developments. From the early days of open fields and wooden grandstands to today's slick stadiums and gourmet food options, Parker Smith takes readers through the ballpark's ever-changing architecture and gameday flair.
The desire for track and field in New York incidentally resulted in the first warning track. The Cincinnati Reds' near bankruptcy in the 1930s is the reason we have Sunday Night Baseball. The U.S. Military's wish for better recruits led to the creation of AstroTurf. The Ballpark brings it all together for a fun, quirky, and unique perspective of the beloved buildings that host America's pastime.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
The Open Field Era
1: The Diamond in the Field
2: Fans
3: Exclusivity
The Wooden Park Era
4: The Bleachers
5: The Hot Dog
6: The Scoreboard
7: The Bullpen
The Jewel Box Era
8: Idiosyncrasy
9: Safety Measures
10: Catching a Ball
11: Lights
12: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
13: The Upper Deck
The Multipurpose Era
14: The Perfect Field
15: Indoor Baseball
16: Artificial Grass
17: The Big Screen
18: Mascots
19: Home Run Fanfare
20: Entrance Music
21: The Retractable Roof
The Retro Era
22: The Warehouse
23: Art in the Park
24: Craft Cuisine
25: The Ballpark Village
Notes
Bibliography
About the Author
Product details
| Published | Jan 21 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 9798881803605 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Illustrations | 34 b/w photos |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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