Research Catalog

Title

Forbes Field : essays and memories of the Pirates' historic ballpark, 1909-1971 / edited by David Cicotello and Angelo J. Louisa ; foreword by Philip J. Lowry.

Publication

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Cicotello, David, 1953-
• Louisa, Angelo Joseph

Description

xii, 242 p. : ill.; 26 cm.

Summary

"From its 1909 construction through the final game on June 28,1970, this volume presents a detailed look at the history and background of Forbes Field, home to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 62 seasons. Focusing on firsthand experience, the work contains the reminiscences of more than 55 former players, managers and club officials of the Pittsburgh Pirates"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

• History
• Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team) History
• Forbes Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.) History

Genre/Form

History

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 231) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Barney Dreyfuss and the legacy of Forbes Field / Sam Bernstein -- Forbes field and the progressive era / Robert Trumpbour -- The Pirates at Forbes : 62 memorable games for 62 seasons / David Cicotello and Angelo J. Louisa -- Black baseball at Forbes Field / David C. Ogden -- Forbes (more than just a baseball) Field / David Rocchi -- June 28, 1970: a play-by-play account of the final pirate game played at Forbes Field -- Inside the park : dimensions and configurations of Forbes Field / Ronald M. Selter -- Old Forbes Field / Rich Sestili -- An usher's tale : an interview with Bob Smith / Richard S. Morgan -- At the wall with Saul / Jim O'Brien -- Remembrances of things past : Pirates, fans, and media reminisce.

ISBN

• 9780786427543 (softcover : alk. paper)
• 078642754X (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2006036274

OCLC

76183152

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library