Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field 1913 1957

Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field 1913–1957 is an immersive, richly detailed chronicle of the Dodgers’ legendary era in Brooklyn, spanning the construction of Ebbets Field through the team’s unforgettable triumphs and their heartbreaking move to Los Angeles. Drawing on decades of personal research, first-hand interviews, and rare memorabilia, author Allen Schery brings to life the culture, players, and community spirit that defined the “Boys of Summer.”This book offers a thorough narrative of each era: from the borough’s early baseball roots, through the turbulent ownerships, the rise of Hall of Fame icons like Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, and Roy Campanella, to the Dodgers’ Golden Age and the ultimate loss of Ebbets Field. Schery explores not only the team’s on-field exploits—World Series highs, racial integration, and epic rivalries—but also the behind-the-scenes business decisions and urban politics that determined the Dodgers’ fate.Vivid storytelling, supported by original photographs and a meticulously researched bibliography, makes this work essential for baseball enthusiasts, historians, and fans of Brooklyn’s communal legacy. Schery’s lifelong connection with the team and his intimate recollections create a narrative that is as heartfelt and nuanced as it is authoritative. Anyone interested in the intersection of sport, urban history, and American culture will find this book an indispensable resource. Read more