Cincinnati On Field And Court The Sports Legacy Of The Queen City Images Of Sports

Sports are a key expression of civic identity along the Ohio River & are a large part of any discussion of Cincinnati's heritage. With numerous vintage photos, this volume covers the time period from the 19th century when German immigrants formed the first American Turner societies for athletic training, & professional baseball developed to the current age of new ballparks & sports celebrities. Included are professional teams like the Reds, Bengals, & Royals; legendary figures like Pete Rose, Oscar Robertson, & Ezzard Charles; dramatic moments like the 1919 World Series, the courageous story of Maurice Stokes, & the Olympic achievements of Dehart Hubbard; & social issues like the impact of women's sports & racial segregation & integration.Grace, Kevin is the author of 'Cincinnati On Field And Court The Sports Legacy Of The Queen City Images Of Sports', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756777821 and ISBN 0756777828.