Baseball in Oklahoma City (OK) (Images of Baseball) [Paperback]

Bob Burke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2003

Oklahoma City is completing its first century of minor league baseball. Since 1904, organized professional teams called the Mets, Indians, Senators, Boosters, 89ers, and now the RedHawks have thrilled fans of all ages. Several fan-favorites who have graced the diamond for Oklahoma City have gone on to stardom in "The Big Show," including major league all-stars Lonnie Smith and Juan Gonzales. Legendary names like Rogers Hornsby and Bill Veeck have also played a part in Oklahoma City's baseball history. As the second century of baseball in Oklahoma City begins, the Oklahoma RedHawks continue the tradition of playing superb baseball in the "The Little Show," with perhaps another future major league all-star or two honing his skills before a capacity crowd at the Brick.

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About the Author

Bob Burke is an attorney, author, historian, and nationally-known former sportscaster who lives in Oklahoma City and is an avid fan of the RedHawks. A member of the Society for American Baseball Research, he has published extensively on the history of Oklahoma baseball and has also written numerous books on Oklahoma history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (November 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738531898
• ISBN-13: 978-0738531892
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,234,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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