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From Library Journal
With its famous ivy-covered outfield walls and old-fashioned, hand-operated scoreboard, Wrigley Field is regarded as a jewel of a ballpark by baseball fans across the nation. That this ballpark, which opened for business in 1914, is situated in the midst of a Chicago neighborhood gives it added ambience and charm. The Cubs may be perennial losers, but Wrigley Field itself has always been a winner. As Cubs legend Ernie Banks states in the book, "I won every time I stepped onto the grass at Wrigley Field." Most Cubs fans will find this book of photographs by Green, the official Cubs photographer since 1981, a beautiful depiction of Wrigley. The anecdotal text by Chicago Tribune assistant news editor Jacob covers all the colorful characters that have inhabited Wrigley, from players to ushers to everyday fans. This book will fly off the shelves at most Chicago-area libraries and is a good bet for large sports collections elsewhere.
Paul Kaplan, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Chicago's Wrigley Field may be the most recognizable sports facility this side of the Roman Coliseum. Jacob, an assistant news editor at the Chicago Tribune, and Green, the Chicago Cubs official photographer since 1981, present a portrait of Wrigley Field that is more representative of the Windy City than anything or anyone since Al Capone--never mind that the team that plays there has been the national poster child for sports futility. A history of the park is presented along with an anecdotal history of the team from the glory days of its inception to the addition of lights in 1988 and beyond. The focus is on the great players and the ever-faithful fans who continue to endure the sometimes abysmal on-field performances in order to enjoy the stadium. Dozens of photos--two-tone and color--highlight the text, and Green's propensity for the new angle and the unusual perspective will give readers fresh views of the grand ol' gal. A very lighthearted, pleasing book that will delight baseball fans in any city. Wes Lukowsky
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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With its famous ivy-covered outfield walls and old-fashioned, hand-operated scoreboard, Wrigley Field is regarded as a jewel of a ballpark by baseball fans across the nation. That this ballpark, which opened for business in 1914, is situated in the midst of a Chicago neighborhood gives it added ambience and charm. The Cubs may be perennial losers, but Wrigley Field itself has always been a winner. As Cubs legend Ernie Banks states in the book, "I won every time I stepped onto the grass at Wrigley Field." Most Cubs fans will find this book of photographs by Green, the official Cubs photographer since 1981, a beautiful depiction of Wrigley. The anecdotal text by Chicago Tribune assistant news editor Jacob covers all the colorful characters that have inhabited Wrigley, from players to ushers to everyday fans. This book will fly off the shelves at most Chicago-area libraries and is a good bet for large sports collections elsewhere.
Paul Kaplan, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Chicago's Wrigley Field may be the most recognizable sports facility this side of the Roman Coliseum. Jacob, an assistant news editor at the Chicago Tribune, and Green, the Chicago Cubs official photographer since 1981, present a portrait of Wrigley Field that is more representative of the Windy City than anything or anyone since Al Capone--never mind that the team that plays there has been the national poster child for sports futility. A history of the park is presented along with an anecdotal history of the team from the glory days of its inception to the addition of lights in 1988 and beyond. The focus is on the great players and the ever-faithful fans who continue to endure the sometimes abysmal on-field performances in order to enjoy the stadium. Dozens of photos--two-tone and color--highlight the text, and Green's propensity for the new angle and the unusual perspective will give readers fresh views of the grand ol' gal. A very lighthearted, pleasing book that will delight baseball fans in any city. Wes Lukowsky
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
See all Editorial Reviews
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