Tiger Stadium - Essays and Memories of Detroit's Historic Ballpark, 1912-2009 (Paperback)

Beginning in 1912, Detroit's Tiger Stadium provided unmatched access for generations of baseball fans. Based on a classic grandstand design, it expanded throughout the 20th century reflecting the booming industrial city around it. Emphasising utility over adornment and offering more fans affordable seats near the field than any other venue in sports, it was in every sense a working-class ballpark that made the game the central focus. Drawing on the perspectives of historians, architects, fans and players, the authors describe how Tiger Stadium grew and adapted and then, despite the efforts of fans, was abandoned and destroyed. It is a story of corporate welfare, politics and indifference to history pitted against an enduring love of place. Chronological diagrams illustrate the evolution of the playing field.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	McFarland Historic Ballparks
Release date:	March 2018
Editors:	Michael Betzold • John Davids • Bill Dow • John Pastier • Frank Rashid
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	292
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-6448-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > Sporting venues Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Baseball Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-6448-8
Barcode:	9780786464487

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