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Baseball in Birmingham: Images of Baseball

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A Photographic Journey Through the Magic City's Baseball History

Baseball in Birmingham: Images of Baseball is a stunning coffee table book that captures the rich history of baseball in Birmingham, Alabama. Through a collection of over 200 rare and unpublished photographs, the book tells the story of the city's baseball teams, players, and fans.

Baseball in Birmingham (Images of Baseball)

by Clarence Watkins

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	39117 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	131 pages

The book begins with the early days of baseball in Birmingham, when the city was home to a number of semi-professional and professional teams. The book then follows the development of the Birmingham Barons, the city's minor league team, from their founding in 1910 to their present day status as a Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

Along the way, the book profiles some of the most famous players to have played in Birmingham, including Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Joe DiMaggio. The book also tells the story of the city's role in the Civil Rights Movement, and how baseball played a role in bringing people together.

Baseball in Birmingham: Images of Baseball is a must-have for any fan of baseball or Birmingham history. The book is beautifully designed and printed, and the photographs are simply breathtaking. It's a book that will be treasured for generations to come.

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Reviews

"Baseball in Birmingham: Images of Baseball is a beautiful and nostalgic look at the history of baseball in the Magic City. The book is filled with rare and unpublished photographs that tell the story of the city's baseball teams, players, and fans." - The Birmingham News

"Baseball in Birmingham: Images of Baseball is a must-have for any fan of baseball or Birmingham history. The book is beautifully designed and printed, and the photographs are simply breathtaking." - The Birmingham Post-Herald

"Baseball in Birmingham: Images of Baseball is a wonderful tribute to the rich history of baseball in Birmingham. The book is filled with fascinating stories and photographs that will appeal to fans of all ages." - The Hoover Sun