Baseball as America : Beyond the Ballpark

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Baseball’s reach extends beyond the diamond, beyond the stands, beyond the ballpark. The sport embodies the American spirit and has embedded itself in our culture. In everyday life, we may wear a baseball cap, crave a ballpark hot dog, quote a line from a baseball movie or use a baseball term or phrase in casual conversation.

Baseball Sayings
Have you ever told a colleague “I’ll touch base with you before the end of the day”? See if you can fill in the blanks to complete such common phrases from the baseball lexicon.

Baseball Books
Countless novels, stories, poems and non-fiction books have been written about baseball. This list highlights a few that no fan should miss.

Baseball Movies
Cinema has turned baseball into a metaphor for exploring America’s cultural identity. Use this list to get ideas for your own baseball film fest.

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