Jeff Lahurd

(Author)

Spring Training in Sarasota 1924-1960:: New York Giants and Boston Red SoxPaperback, 1 February 2006

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Part of Series
Sports
Print Length
96 pages
Language
English
Publisher
History Press
Date Published
1 Feb 2006
ISBN-10
1596290722
ISBN-13
9781596290723

Description

The warm weather and easy-going lifestyle found in Sarasota, Florida has attracted visitors since the early twentieth century. It is not surprising that several professional baseball teams have also been lured to this beautiful destination to participate in their seasonal spring training. Spring Training in Sarasota, 1924 ? 1960, by longtime resident and author Jeff LaHurd, chronicles the coming of professional baseball to Sarasota beginning with the arrival of the New York Giants and eventually, after the Giants's departure, the coming of the Boston Red Sox. LaHurd revisits the joys and challenges the city faced while playing host to these teams and the larger-than-life personalities that filled the teams? rosters. Enjoyable and informative, this book returns the reader to a golden period in not only Sarasota's history, but baseball's as well. Features tales about greats like Giants fiery manager John J. McGraw and Boston's legendary slugger Ted Williams.

Product Details

Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
1 February 2006
Dimensions:
23.57 x 14.63 x 0.81 cm
ISBN-10:
1596290722
ISBN-13:
9781596290723
Language:
English
Location:
Charleston, SC
Pages:
96
Publisher:
Series:
Weight:
213.19 gm