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Baseball has changed dramatically since its early days. Today, the average ticket costs upwards of $20 and fans can feast on sushi from their luxurious air-conditioned seats. See how much America's favorite pastime has changed, and how much it's stayed the same in <i>Ballparks Then & Now.</i><br> <ul> <li>Crammed with history and facts, this unique city-by-city tour of America's hallowed playing fields pairs archival images with modern photos of baseball's beloved landmarks like Union Grounds, Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, and the Negro League's Greenlee Field.<br> <li>Includes all of the excitement of the 2006 season, including the winners of the 2006 World Series and all of the changes to ballparks around the U.S.<br> <li>Celebrate glorious wooden palaces like Boston's Grand Pavilion and Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, constructed after baseball went professional in 1871.<br> <li>Witness the ballpark renaissance of the 1990's and the dawning of multi-million dollar corporate naming rights.<br> <li>With comprehensive data about each park (opening date, capacity, great moments), this new compact edition of best-selling <i>Ballparks Then and Now</i> is the perfect take-along size for fans to enjoy whether they're sitting in the bleachers or luxury box.</li></ul>