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An ethnography of home is an ethnographic memoir that examines life growing up in the west indian enclave of east flatbush, brooklyn. Duke of flatbush book by duke snider, bill gilbert 3. The duke of flatbush by duke snider 1989, paperback for. Growing up in east flatbush brooklyn in the 50s, 60s group. In his book, the duke of flatbush, written with bill gilbert, snider recalled his father instructing him to bat lefthanded, even though he was a natural righthander. The duke of flatbush duke snider, author, bill gilbert, author, snider, author. The duke of flatbush recalls baseball when it was played in the sunshine, on real grass, by biggerthanlife individuals. Much of the book centers around music, and it pays homage to a borough that is quickly changing under the specter of gentrification. First edition of sniders autobiography, illustrated with 16 pages of photographs, signed by him. Snider never did, but for a time in the 50s the duke of flatbush was better than either of them. There are verbal snapshotsa man, met at random in the 1980s, who was carrying a 1950s duke snider baseball card in his wallet, and asked his childhood hero to sign it. Feb 27, 2011 talkin baseball became a smash hit and kept duke snider in the forefront of public consciousness. The duke of flatbush by duke snider a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.

Duke of flatbush, a brooklyn icon the new york times. Brooklyn dodgers duke snider is greeted by the batboy after his second homer of game 6 of the world series against the new york yankees at ebbets field in brooklyn, oct. Duke of flatbush has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. View duke sniders page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. Feb 28, 2011 over their careers, mays and mantle each earned adulation as arguably the best baseball player ever. Sep 12, 2019 the duke of flatbush today, bill gutman shines the baseball spotlight on the dodgers great halloffamer, duke snider, onethird of new york citys trio of magnificent centerfielders during the 1950s you know who the other two are. Feb 27, 2011 duke snider, the hall of fame center fielder for the charmed boys of summer who helped the dodgers bring their elusive and only world series crown to brooklyn, died sunday. By 1958, however, the dodgers left brooklyn, and ebbets field eventually was torn down. During his 18 year career of which 16 were spend with the dodgers, one with the mets and his final season with the san francisco giants he batted. Click to read more about the duke of flatbush by duke snider. Because of the book, the boys of summer, the brooklyn dodgers were my first favorite team, too.

Octavo, original half blue cloth, original dust jacket. He rode tall in the saddle, represented everything that was good in the usa, won an academy award for wearing an eyepatch. The duke of flatbush by duke snider and bill gilbert. When he wrote the duke of flatbush in 1986, duke snider was only just beginning to grasp the visceral relationship had between the borough of brooklyn and their beloved baseball team. His personal recollections provide the first book about the brooklyn dodgers ever written by a dodger. Materials for learning my people tell stories, llc. The guidebook contains six chapters, which correspond with the six chapters of east of flatbush. Another triumph for snider during the decade was the publication of his bestselling autobiography, the duke of flatbush.

Duke never snipes at anyone, and is rarely, and then only mildly, critical of others. Having read more than my share of books and seen more than my share of videos about the brooklyn dodgers, and having heard how temperamental edwin donald snider is, i expected the duke of flatbush to be a study in ego. Flatbush zombies contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. Duke snider getty images he was the true dodger and represented the dodgers to the highest degree of class, dignity and character, tommy lasorda baseball lost a legend today. Duke snider is the author of the duke of flatbush 3. Mar 30, 2004 poppop on the other hand was equally firm in his belief that, while the mick and the say hey kid were great players, the greatest of the three was the man who patrolled the centerfield of ebbets field, wearing a brooklyn dodgers jersey emblazoned with the number four the silver fox the duke of flatbush duke snider. He also wrote an autobiography, appropriately titled, the duke of flatbush. Cashman saluted the three hall of fame center fielders using the choral refrain, willie, mickey, and the duke. As he recalled in the duke of flatbush zebra books, 1988, written with bill gilbert, he told sportswriters.

Duke snider was and still is my fathers favorite brooklyn dodger. Signed duke snider the duke of flatbush 1988 1st printing hardcover book. Danielle brown advises novice and experienced teachers on how to incorporate the book into their classes. Duke of flatbush is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 1 time. The book also touches on sniders postplaying period as a manager and later as a broadcaster in montreal. Due to shifting neighborhood boundaries, ebbets field today technically would be in crown heights, as the ballpark was located just north of empire boulevard. Dodgers centerfielder duke snider was known as the duke of flatbush. To this day, he is one of my most favorite players. In the companion guidebook to east of flatbush, north of love, dr.

From the sandlots of compton, california, to the most exciting team professional baseball ever fielded, duke sniders 18 years in the major leagues encompass a glorious era of baseball that will never be seen again. Snider the duke of flatbush 1st edition 1st printing ebay. A poignant world war ii story about a boy and his dog and his dad, and the many meanings of bravery, from newbery honor author kirby larson. Duke snider society for american baseball research. They would ask me and my brothers if we want to eat chinese. Duke snider the duke of flatbush who was instrumental in leading the dodgers to 6 national league titles in 10 years and a world series championship in 1955 was 84 years old. Thats how good the dodgers were two players on the same team finishing onetwo in the mvp voting. The duke of flatbush is never an exercise in character assassination masquerading as memoir. Hardcover the duke of flatbush full book dailymotion. Autographed duke snider the duke of flatbush with bill gilbert.

There were many times he would hit a home run that landed in flatbush ave over the left field wall. The duke of flatbush by duke snider with bill gilbert. This first edition, signed by bill gilbert, duke snider is available at bauman rare books. The lot autographs includes an official james spence authentication jsa hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes. Duke of flatbush first edition signed bill gilbert. Feb 28, 2011 in his book, the duke of flatbush, written with bill gilbert, snider recalled his father instructing him to bat lefthanded, even though he was a natural righthander. Carl erskine is the author of what i learned from jackie robinson 3. Exceeded rookie limits during 1948 season full name. He was part of one of the most memorable teams in baseball history, the brooklyn dodgers, and he has many delightful stories to tell of his teammates and the years when the dodgers were a perennial contender for the national league pennant. Duke snider doesnt disappoint in this story of his life in and out of baseball. Yahoo public 6721 duke of flatbush fantasy baseball. A wonderful selection of photographs enhances sniders memoir. Founded in 1651 by dutch colonists, the neighborhood, which consists of several subsections, had a population of 105,804 as of the 2010 united states census flatbush was a town prior to being incorporated into the city of brooklyn, and its former border runs through the brooklyn botanic garden. Fans and teammates applaud brooklyn dodgers duke snider 4 after his fifthinning home run against the new york yankees in a world series game in brooklyn, oct.

After reading the duke of flatbush, id have to agree. Handsigned on the title page in black ink pen by duke snider d. Duke snider the duke of flatbush who was instrumental in leading the dodgers to 6 national league titles in 10 years and a world series championship. The rate at which the batter gets a hit when he puts the ball in play. View flatbush zombies booking agent, manager, and publicist info formed in flatbush, brooklyn, the trio flatbush zombies is comprised of brothers zombie juice, meechy darko, and erick arc elliot. Robinson, brooks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. About every two months on a sunday, my mom and dad would take my family to chinatown to a restaurant called joy garden. Copy of the duke of flatbush signed in ballpoint pen by mr. Flatbush zombies contact info name, email address, phone number. I have a baseball signed by duke snider and bob feller.

Joy garden had the best food and was one of the best restaurants i remember from my childhood. Edwin donald duke snider september 19, 1926 february 27, 2011, nicknamed the silver fox and the duke of flatbush, was an american professional baseball player. Snider is a consummate raconteur on these pages, sharing baseball stories and a lifetimes worth of insights about the game with his readers. The duke of flatbush zebra books 9780821724699 by snider and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Duke as member of the mets with gil hodges and casey stengel. Snider never did, but for a time in the 50s the duke of flatbush. The lot autographs includes an official beckett authentication services serially numbered hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes. Over their careers, mays and mantle each earned adulation as arguably the best baseball player ever.

The duke of flatbush duke snider, bill gilbert wellread books. Bill gilbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Campy won his third most valuable player award, and i was second. Complete summary of bill gilbert, duke sniders the duke of flatbush. Flatbush is a neighborhood in the new york city borough of brooklyn. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. May 01, 2002 after reading the duke of flatbush, id have to agree. Rather, this is a genuine hall of fame players reminiscence of the game in the good old fashioned sense of the word. The front book cover with artists drawings of duke snider, jackie robinson, pee wee reese and ebbets field is autographed by snider. With world war ii raging and his father fighting overseas in europe, elevenyearold hobie hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved german shepherd, duke. They were the glory days of baseball, unequaled in the annals o. The autograph is certified as authentic by james spence authentication, jsa. In his autobiography published in 1988, the duke of flatbush.