500 Ballparks: From Wooden Seats to Retro Classics

On time and what I expected

A must have for any baseball fan.

This book is the perfect gift for the baseball fan in your life. The book is beautiful and big enough to also work as a coffee table book. In addition to the large quantity of pictures, the text explains the history of each park too. I gave it to my husband's best friend for a gift and he loved it. He has been to 9 parks so far so only 491 to go!I received this in a Goodreads giveaway but that has not impacted my review.

The book was a gift. I have enjoyed it. I am a baseball ⚾️ officianando.

As a Brit who can only watch baseball (both MLB an MiLB ) on live streams, this book is an invaluable reference point.I love visiting new football (soccer) grounds here in Scotland - there is something about a sports ground that adds to the whole sporting experience of the day. And to be able to envisage the whole ballpark where a game is being played out on my laptop that brings that experience into my home.I know times move on and we as fans (of any sport) just wouldn't put up with the facilities that were once on offer at various venues, but there is still something romantic about these long lost grounds, and 500 Ballparks helps keep the memories fresh, as well as highlight the shiny new grounds.My only little criticism of this book, and why I dropped from 5 to 4 Star, is that I'd have found it far easier to read and fully appreciate, had the grounds been listed either under Team names within their respective Leagues, or even geographically within their States.Maybe I'd be watching Hartford Yard Goats game. Ideally, I'd just pick up the book, look under 'H' and find the Dunkin' Donuts Park. But I can't. (Actually, even though I do know the name of the Yard Goats' ground, I still don't see it listed at all!) Now I AM confused.But hey - the photos are excellent, and the words are most informative. I'm still so glad I made this purchase.

Excellent book much butter than expected