{"product_id":"shibe-park-connie-mack-stadium-hardcover","title":"Shibe Park-Connie Mack Stadium - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRich Westcott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo ballpark in Philadelphia was more revered than the one at \u003cbr\u003eTwenty-first Street and Lehigh Avenue. Originally called Shibe \u003cbr\u003ePark and later Connie Mack Stadium, it opened in 1909 as \u003cbr\u003eAmerica's first steel-and-concrete stadium. When it closed in \u003cbr\u003e1970, it had earned a special place in the hearts and minds of \u003cbr\u003ePhiladelphia sports fans. Home of the Athletics for 46 years, the \u003cbr\u003ePhillies for 32 and a half seasons, and the Eagles for 18 years, it \u003cbr\u003ewas also the site of many boxing matches, Negro League baseball \u003cbr\u003egames, and college and high school baseball and football games. \u003cbr\u003eOver the years, as the area developed, Shibe Park became known \u003cbr\u003efor its obstructed views, delicious hot dogs, Sunday curfews, \u003cbr\u003eabsence of beer, and boobirds. Along with memorable teams and \u003cbr\u003egames, the ballpark played host to eight World Series and two \u003cbr\u003eAll-Star Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429079335090,"sku":"9781531650674","price":34.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/24fb90f36749b4f2900577f6d0d58863.webp?v=1778555286","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/shibe-park-connie-mack-stadium-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}