California Historical Society

Kevin Nelson, author of over a dozen books on sports, presents in words and pictures 150 years of baseball history, from sandlot ball in the 1850s to the coming of the Dodgers, Giants, Angels, Athletics, and Padres. Here is a stirring, colorfully written narrative about the state that is the birthplace and proving ground for more major leaguers than any other.

With more than 150 photographs of vintage and modern ballplayers and scenes, The Golden Gameis not only a richly illustrated and lively read, but also a well-researched reference work that will delight baseball fans and anyone who loves a good story.

The Golden Game:
The Story of California Baseball
Kevin Nelson, foreword by Hank Greenwald
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Paperback $19.96

From California Historical Society Press in collaboration with Heyday Books

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