Get Your Balls, Bats, and Sticks on Route 66!
Immortalized in countless books, songs, and movies, Route 66 is a
timeless icon of American culture. Until now, however, no guide to this
historic byway has focused on another beloved part of American culture:
sports. That all changes with RoadTrip America A Sports Fan's Guide
to Route 66. In this groundbreaking new book, sports writer and
lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic buildings and
classic cars to highlight historic sports venues, storied sports
professionals, and current sports events along the Mother Road.
Rolling west from Chicago to Santa Monica, the author shares inside
information about the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB teams based in the cites
and towns along Route 66. In addition, enjoy anecdotes gathered from
auto and horse racing tracks, rodeo arenas, golf links, and the
magnificent lineup of high school and collegiate sports programs to
check out along the way.
The book has more than 300 photos and maps showing the various
attractions in each of the eight states covered: Illinois, Missouri,
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. And
because no book about the Mother Road would be complete without it,
there's plenty of info about the iconic roadside attractions that have
entertained and enthralled travelers for the past century.
