Ballparks of North America: A Comprehensive Historical Reference to Baseball Grounds, Yards and Stadiums, 1845 to Present

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Summary: accuracy can be questioned.
Review: Overall, an excellent reference to begin a search on ballparks. (here comes the but) BUT it seemes there are some inaccuracies about the very old, pretty unknown parks around the country. For Example: Recreation Park, Pittsburgh PA. The Author claims that there was baseball played on a field at 1200 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh from 1876-1887. A City Map of 1897 shows housing located on the property. I question other sources in the book.

Rating:
Summary: accuracy can be questioned.
Review: Overall, an excellent reference to begin a search on ballparks. (here comes the but) BUT it seemes there are some inaccuracies about the very old, pretty unknown parks around the country. For Example: Recreation Park, Pittsburgh PA. The Author claims that there was baseball played on a field at 1200 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh from 1876-1887. A City Map of 1897 shows housing located on the property. I question other sources in the book.

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Summary: listings and brief histories of all baseball parks
Review: this book is an incredible reference for anyone interested in, or doing research about, baseball parks. park statistics, such as fence distances and capacities are listed, as well as interesting tid-bits about the 'uniqueness' of each park.