The Giants of The Polo Grounds: The Glorious Times of Baseball's New York Giants (Revised Expanded Edition) (New York Baseball's Golden Era - 1903 through 1957)
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The Giants of The Polo Grounds: The Glorious Times of Baseball's New York Giants (Revised Expanded Edition) (New York Baseball's Golden Era - 1903 through 1957)
The expanded and revised edition! A big free-wheeling uncensored FUN read about a great team, a great ball park and a great city.
The Giants of The Polo Grounds is the story of a famous team, a renowned ball park, an invincible spirit and America’s most vibrant city from the 1880’s to the 1950’s. The new edition is packed with remarkable anecdotes about Broadway, New York politics, good guys and bad guys who made the Giants' era in New York unique and memorable. The new edition, practically the equivalent of two volumes, also features more than 100 photos and illustrations, most of them new, some rarely seen.
Critical Praise for
The Giants of The Polo Grounds
“A compelling and comprehensive history of an extraordinary ball club.†-New York Times
“Grandly digressive! The owners, stars like Mathewson and Mays, various eccentric players are all here in this vivid history by Sports Illustrated contributor Hynd.†- Publishers’ Weekly
“Fans of all ages will treasure the crazy quilt text for its stylish recall of the game’s summer roots.†-Kirkus Library Journal
“Just plain enjoyable as baseball is supposed to be.†- The Pennsylvania Gazette
Think of it as a grand slam into the center field bleachers in the bottom of the 9th!  
