Baseball in Pensacola: America's Pastime & the City of Five Flags

The Western Gate to the Sunshine State boasts an epic history of hardball, dating back nearly to the beginning of the sport. Sunshine, loyal fans and pristine beaches have attracted baseball's best athletes to Pensacola--from stars like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams to the Blue Wahoos, modern-day affiliate for the Cincinnati Reds. The city is home to major-league teams during spring training, minor-league teams during the season and baseball fanatics year-round. Whether it's following big-league icons or cheering high school future stars, Pensacola's love affair with baseball runs deep. Team up with local author Scott Brown as he details the area's greatest moments in America's oldest pastime.

Author: Scott Brown

Publisher: History Press Library Editions

Publication Date: Mar 05, 2013

Number of Pages: 258 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1540232379

ISBN-13: 9781540232373