The Dodgers Encyclopedia - Hardcover

William F McNeil; Bill McNeil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1571671544 ISBN 13: 9781571671547

Publisher: Sports Publishing, Inc., 1997

Synopsis

The Dodgers Encyclopedia is the definitive book on Los Angeles and Brooklyn Dodgers baseball. It traces the history of one of major league baseball's most successful organizations, from the misty beginnings of its predecessors in rural Brooklyn more than 140 years ago, through their formative years in the major leagues, as a member of the American Association from 1884 through 1889, to a full-fledged representative of the National League, since 1890. It covers the exciting and often zany years in Brooklyn through 1957, as well as a long and successful sojourn in southern California during the last half of the twentieth century.

About this title

About the Author:

McNeil lives in Pittsfield,Massachusetts.

Review:

"Here's a book that was long overdue. After all, no National League team can fully match the rich baseball history and tradition of the Dodgers.... Personally, I think there is need for separate encyclopedias for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles franchises. There is certainly enough material to fill up an encyclopedia on each.... Without a doubt, The Dodgers Encyclopedia can take its rightful place as one of the best team encyclopedias on the market." -- WWCD SPORTS BOOK REVIEWS Dan Albaugh

The beat goes on in the publishing of team encyclopedias. Sagamore Publishing, using the title Sports Publishing, adds its annual addition to the genre with The Dodgers Encyclopedia. The opening chapter traces Dodger history from the misty beginnings of the team in rural Brooklyn through the following 140 years of baseball in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Famous Dodger managers, legendary executives, sportscasters, no-hit ballgames, and the ballparks - from Capitolineto Chavez, all receive full chapter attention. --Sports Collectors Digest February 27, 1998 Richard Miller

About this edition

• Publisher: Sports Publishing, Inc.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1571671544
• ISBN 13: 9781571671547
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464