About the book
Baseball fans may know the story of the Brooklyn Dodgers, but they don't know the whole story. With a foreword by Branch Barrett Rickey (grandson of Branch Rickey), this book fills the void in Dodgers scholarship, exploring their impact on popular culture and revealing lesser-known details of the team's history.
Personal stories are included from the fans who embraced Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Erskine, Roy Campanella and other icons of Ebbets Field. Drawing on archival documents, contemporary press accounts and fan interviews, the author brings to life the magic of the Dodgers, chronicling in detail the genesis, glory and demise of the team that changed baseball--and America.
Editions of \"Our Bums\"
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786477999
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476619736
Read an Excerpt
Baseball fans may know the story of the Brooklyn Dodgers, but they don't know the whole story. With a foreword by Branch Barrett Rickey (grandson of Branch Rickey), this book fills the void in Dodgers scholarship, exploring their impact on popular culture and revealing lesser-known details of the team's history.
Personal stories are included from the fans who embraced Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Erskine, Roy Campanella and other icons of Ebbets Field. Drawing on archival documents, contemporary press accounts and fan interviews, the author brings to life the magic of the Dodgers, chronicling in detail the genesis, glory and demise of the team that changed baseball--and America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is \"Our Bums\" about?
Baseball fans may know the story of the Brooklyn Dodgers, but they don't know the whole story. With a foreword by Branch Barrett Rickey (grandson of Branch Rickey), this book fills the void in Dodgers scholarship, exploring their impact on popular culture and revealing lesser-known details of the team's history.
Personal stories are included from the fans who embraced Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Erskine, Roy Campanella and other icons of Ebbets Field. Drawing on archival documents, contemporary press accounts and fan interviews, the author brings to life the magic of the Dodgers, chronicling in detail the genesis, glory and demise of the team that changed baseball--and America.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in \"Our Bums\"?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Baseball
Where can I read a sample of \"Our Bums\"?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786477999
How long is \"Our Bums\" and how many pages does it have?
\"Our Bums\" has 240 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book \"Our Bums\"?
David Krell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
\"Our Bums\" is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786477999) and pdf(ISBN 9781476619736)
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