Ebbets Field—Essays and Memories of Brooklyn's Historic Ballpark, 1913-1960

This collection of essays explores the history and personal resonances of the baseball field in Brooklyn named after Charles Ebbets. Organization is in two sections; the first seven essays are about history and background, while the last three are reflections of those who lived around the field and worked or played in it. Specific essays examine the founding of the field and the baseball culture of early 20th century, the Brooklyn Dodgers, black baseball players in the time before Jackie Robinson, and how Ebbets Field functioned as both a sporting venue and a community center. The contributors include baseball and public historians, writers and a businessman. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

John G. Zinn is the chairman of the board of the New Jersey Historical Society. A member of the Society for American Baseball Research, he lives in Verona, New Jersey. Paul G. Zinn is a sales manager for a virtual communications software company and was a sportswriter at three daily newspapers. He lives in Acton, Massachusetts. David Cicotello is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and a contributor to its Deadball Stars volumes. A student affairs administrator at Middle Tennessee State University, he lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Angelo J. Louisa is a researcher, writer, and community educator who lives in Omaha, Nebraska. A member of the Society for American Baseball Research, he has contributed articles to books, periodicals, and websites.