The Stadiums: The Complete Anthology of Major League Ballparks, Past and Present

by Eric Enders

Featuring distinct designs and beloved quirks, Major League Ballparks have become synonymous with the teams they house and the cities they inhabit. From Fenway Park, Boston's century old crown jewel with it's 37 foot tall Green Monster and retro scoreboard, to Marlins Park, the league's newest stadium known for its artistic flourishes like the full size aquarium behind home plate, each Big League ballpark presents a unique experience for fans and players alike. "The Stadiums" offers a comprehensive tour through all 30 of these current venues, complete with details on each ballparks's construction and background, as well as the top on-field moments that have thrilled crowns across the country. The book is also rich in history, providing a look at the diverse ballparks of the past that clubs have called home, as well as the evolution of ballpark engineering that has taken place over more than a century of baseball. Through "The Stadiums", fans will come to appreciate MLB ballparks as both architectural marvels and ideal settings for America's pastime.

300 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Don LaFountaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book to read! It had so many pictures, past and present which added to the pleasure of reading it. It certainly is a book one should read, though at a cost of over $40.00, I would recommend borrowing it from the library.