The New York Mets in Popular Culture

2020-09-11 Sports & Recreation

Author : David Krell
Release : 2020-09-11
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Rating : 793/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The New York Mets in Popular Culture written by David Krell. This book was released on 2020-09-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing fresh perspectives to the team that has brought joy, triumph and even a miracle to New York City, this collection of new essays examines portrayals of the Mets in film, television, advertising and other media. Contributors cover little-known aspects of Mets history that even die-hard fans may not know. Topics include the popularity of Rheingold's advertising in the 1950s and 1960s, Bob Murphy's broadcasting career before joining the Mets' announcing team in 1962, Mr. Met's rivalry with the Phillie Phanatic, Dave Kingman's icon status, the pitching staff's unsung performance after the 1969 World Series victory, and Joan Payson's world-renowned art collection and philanthropy.

The New York Yankees in Popular Culture

2019-05-17 Sports & Recreation

Author : David Krell
Release : 2019-05-17
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Rating : 540/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The New York Yankees in Popular Culture by : David Krell

Download or read book The New York Yankees in Popular Culture written by David Krell. This book was released on 2019-05-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Reggie Jackson go from superstar to icon? Why did Joe DiMaggio's nickname change from "Deadpan Joe" to "Joltin' Joe"? How did Seinfeld affect public perception of George Steinbrenner? The New York Yankees' dominance on the baseball diamond has been lauded, analyzed and chronicled. Yet the team's broader impact on popular culture has been largely overlooked--until now. From Ruth's called shot to the Reggie! candy bar, this collection of new essays offers untold histories, new interpretations and fresh analyses of baseball's most successful franchise. Contributors explore the Yankee mystique in film, television, theater, music and advertising.

Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture [4 volumes]

2010-12-17 Social Science

Author : Jessie Smith
Release : 2010-12-17
Genre : Social Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 978/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture [4 volumes] written by Jessie Smith. This book was released on 2010-12-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This four-volume encyclopedia contains compelling and comprehensive information on African American popular culture that will be valuable to high school students and undergraduates, college instructors, researchers, and general readers. From the Apollo Theater to the Harlem Renaissance, from barber shop and beauty shop culture to African American holidays, family reunions, and festivals, and from the days of black baseball to the era of a black president, the culture of African Americans is truly unique and diverse. This diversity is the result of intricate customs forged in tightly woven communities—not only in the United States, but in many cases also stemming from the traditions of another continent. Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture presents information in a traditional A–Z organization, capturing the essence of the customs of African Americans and presenting this rich cultural heritage through the lens of popular culture. Each entry includes historical and current information to provide a meaningful background for the topic and the perspective to appreciate its significance in a modern context. This encyclopedia is a valuable research tool that provides easy access to a wealth of information on the African American experience.

Probing Popular Culture

2004-06-30 Computers

Author : Marshall Fishwick
Release : 2004-06-30
Genre : Computers
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 522/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Probing Popular Culture written by Marshall Fishwick. This book was released on 2004-06-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “When it comes to seeing depth and lateral connections in the development of popular culture, nobody exceeds Marshall Fishwick.” -Canadian Psychology In Probing Popular Culture: On and Off the Internet, one of the leading authorities in American and popular culture studies presents an eye-opening examination o

The Worst Team Money Could Buy

2005-03-01 Sports & Recreation

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Release : 2005-03-01
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Rating : 226/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Worst Team Money Could Buy written by . This book was released on 2005-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before the New York Mets began the 1992 season, they had set a critical record: the highest payroll ever for a major-league team, $45 million. With players Bobby Bonilla, Vince Coleman, Bret Saberhagen, and Howard Johnson, winning another championship seemed a mere formality. The 1992 New York Mets never made it to Cooperstown, however. Veteran newspapermen Bob Klapisch and John Harper reveal the extraordinary inside story of the Mets? decline and fall?with the sort of detail and uncensored quotes that never run in a family newspaper. From the sex scandals that plagued the club in Florida to the puritanical, no-booze rules of manager Jeff Torborg, from bad behavior on road trips to the downright ornery practical ?jokes? that big boys play, The Worst Team Money Could Buy is a grand-slam classic.

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