How the Yankees Explain New York - (How...Explain) by Chris Donnelly (Paperback)
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- An examination of the unique parallels between New York City's evolution and that of the New York Yankees, How the Yankees Explain New York illustrates how the storied history of the Bronx Bombers mirrors that of the Big Apple itself.
- About the Author: Chris Donnelly is the author of Baseball's Greatest Series: Yankees, Mariners, and the 1995 Matchup that Changed History.
- 240 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Baseball
- Series Name: How...Explain
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About the Book
"An examination of the unique parallels between New York City's evolution and that of the New York Yankees, How the Yankees Explain New York illustrates how the storied history of the Bronx Bombers mirrors that of the Big Apple itself. The oldest professional sports franchise in the city, the Yankees have played in front of sold out crowds in the Bronx for nearly a century, and this work explores the relationship between Wall Street high-rollers and the Yankees' record-setting payroll, describes the "city that never sleeps" through the nighttime antics of Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, revisits the healing effect of the Yankees' World Series run in the aftermath of 9/11, and much more. Entertaining and insightful, this book is sure to be popular amongst one of sports' most passionate fan bases"--Book Synopsis
An examination of the unique parallels between New York City's evolution and that of the New York Yankees, How the Yankees Explain New York illustrates how the storied history of the Bronx Bombers mirrors that of the Big Apple itself. The oldest professional sports franchise in the city, the Yankees have played in front of sold out crowds in the Bronx for nearly a century, and this work explores the relationship between Wall Street high-rollers and the Yankees' record-setting payroll, describes the "city that never sleeps" through the nighttime antics of Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, revisits the healing effect of the Yankees' World Series run in the aftermath of 9/11, and much more. Entertaining and insightful, this book is sure to be popular amongst one of sports' most passionate fan bases.About the Author
Chris Donnelly is the author of Baseball's Greatest Series: Yankees, Mariners, and the 1995 Matchup that Changed History. He lives in Ewing, New Jersey.Dimensions (Overall): 8.09 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Baseball
Series Title: How...Explain
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
Theme: History
Format: Paperback
Author: Chris Donnelly
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2014
TCIN: 94258771
UPC: 9781600789205
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-1725
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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