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Historic Ballparks of the Twin Cities (Hardcover): Stew Thornley Historic Ballparks of the Twin Cities (Hardcover)
Stew Thornley
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Minnesota Twins Baseball - Hardball History on the Prairie (Paperback): Stew Thornley Minnesota Twins Baseball - Hardball History on the Prairie (Paperback)
Stew Thornley
R524 R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Save R90 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For more than half a century, Minnesotans have been treated to the memorable players and teams of the Minnesota Twins. From the Ruthian blasts of Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to a successful brand of "small ball," the Twins have fielded competitive teams at Metropolitan Stadium, the Metrodome and Target Field. But prior to its arrival in 1961, the team also had a storied past in Washington that included Walter Johnson, the greatest pitcher of the Deadball Era, if not all time. Sports historian Stew Thornley highlights the lesser-known events in the club's history, from the area's attempts to lure a major-league team to town in the 1950s to then-owner Calvin Griffith's campaign to regionally rename the team. He also pays tribute to the rich heritage of baseball before the Twins, marked by minor-league teams such as the St. Paul Saints and Minneapolis Millers, which produced future Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Duke Snider, Ted Williams and Roy Campanella.

Six Feet Under - A Graveyard Guide to Minnesota (Paperback): Stew Thornley Six Feet Under - A Graveyard Guide to Minnesota (Paperback)
Stew Thornley
R377 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Save R58 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This handy guide locates the final resting places and tells the stories of more than 375 notable Minnesotans. Author Stew Thornley travelled throughout Minnesota in pursuit of the historical fact, the little-known tale, the striking monument, and the truth behind the colourful exaggeration. Visiting cemeteries from every era and every region of the state, Thornley recounts the histories of the famous, infamous, and just plain interesting Minnesotans who lie at rest in the state. The book contains a useful appendix with a county-by-county listing of the cemeteries and individuals mentioned within. Perfect for road trippers and armchair travellers alike, 'Six Feet Under' is an enlightening guide to the state's history.

The Polo Grounds - Essays and Memories of New York City's Historic Ballpark, 1913-1960 (Paperback): Stew Thornley The Polo Grounds - Essays and Memories of New York City's Historic Ballpark, 1913-1960 (Paperback)
Stew Thornley
R1,269 R876 Discovery Miles 8 760 Save R393 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In an era of unique baseball stadiums, the Polo Grounds in New York stood out from the rest. With its horseshoe shape, the Polo Grounds had extremely short distances down the foul lines and equally long distances up the alley and to center field. Some of baseball's most historic moments-Bobby Thomson's Shot Heard Round the World, Willy Mays' Catch, Fred Merkle's infamous blunder-happened at the Polo Grounds. This book offers descriptive text and photos which give a sense of the glory of this classic ballpark. Additionally, this book contains historic articles and memories submitted by more than 70 former players who played at the Polo Grounds.

Metropolitan Stadium - Memorable Games at Minnesota's Diamond on the Prairie (Paperback): Stew Thornley Metropolitan Stadium - Memorable Games at Minnesota's Diamond on the Prairie (Paperback)
Stew Thornley; Contributions by Bill Nowlin, Carl Riechers
R896 R751 Discovery Miles 7 510 Save R145 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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