Forbes Field
Subtitle: essays and memories of the Pirates' historic ballpark, 1909-1971
By: edited by David Cicotello and Angelo J. Louisa ; foreword by Philip J. Lowry.
Contributors: Cicotello, David, 1953-; Louisa, Angelo Joseph.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9780786427543
Subjects: Forbes Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.) -- History; Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team) -- History
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Barney Dreyfuss and the legacy of Forbes Field / Sam Bernstein; title: Forbes field and the progressive era / Robert Trumpbour; title: The Pirates at Forbes : 62 memorable games for 62 seasons / David Cicotello and Angelo J. Louisa; title: Black baseball at Forbes Field / David C. Ogden; title: Forbes (more than just a baseball) Field / David Rocchi; title: June 28, 1970: a play-by-play account of the final pirate game played at forbes field; title: Inside the park : dimensions and configurations of Forbes Field / Ronald M. Selter; title: Old Forbes Field / Rich Sestili; title: An usher's tale : an interview with bob smith / Richard S. Morgan; title: At the wall with Saul / Jim O'Brien; title: Remembrances of things past : Pirates, fans, and media reminisce.