In the heart of the Summertime Athletics Calendar there is nothing like the sport of Baseball when it comes to both line drives and literary parallels. The University Libraries recognizes this attractive twin bill, offering action-packed experiences that live on in both memory and verse.
With this in mind, the University Libraries is proudly sponsoring an exhibit from June-September which celebrates the grand game of Baseball and its textual history. The curator of this display is Professor Gerry Shea, a lifelong fan of the game and an ardent New York Yankees fan who has a timely perspective on what Baseball means to the University Community and beyond . . .
“With summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate America’s pastime. We’ve put together a display of outstanding baseball books from our collection—something for every fan! You’ll find titles on the history of the game, cutting-edge analytics, inspiring biographies of legendary players, and even picture books for young readers.”
The work of Professor Shea will undoubtedly help to inspire and promote the reading of Baseball-themed works during the vacation months through the Fall Classic and moving forward in time.
Within the University Libraries Catalog, here are some leads that show various titles that are found on the shelves of our Walsh Library to compliment individual works found attached to the display over the next few months . . .
Baseball – SHU Book Collection
Baseball & Sports History (Research Guide)
For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.
