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Today on Handheld Travel we indulge in one of my more curious passions…..baseball stadiums. Old baseball parks hold a curious place in American lore and none moreso than Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Joining me in this discussion is Eric Nusbaum, author of the book Stealing Home, Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the lives caught in Between. He details the relocation of a community of Mexican-Americans to make for the new stadium, which was opened in 1962. It is a story that challenges our cultural myths and examines mid-century Los Angeles and how the the building of Dodger Stadium has shaped modern day LA.

It is a fascinating story and well worth an exploration, even if you are not a baseball fan.

Thanks to Eric for taking time out of his busy schedule. You can find his work here. You can also purchase Stealing Home from a very large retailer named after a large South American forest.

Music for today’s show :

“Un Telegrama” by Monna Bell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5LMgtoP-kQ

“Mariquilla Bonita" by Jose Luis

https://youtu.be/jQZU4hKJARU

“Mellow Nova” by the David Seeland Singers

https://youtu.be/sbehqmiU76w

The entire history of “The Battle of Chavez Ravine” is a fascinating part of American history and along with Eric’s book there a ton of great resources and photos from that time period. It is worth exploring and finding photos from the era, they really were vibrant and colourful communities.

https://seamheads.com/blog/2019/04/21/the-battle-for-chavez-ravine-eminent-domain-and-the-construction-of-dodger-stadium/

Thanks so much for listening and please spread the word.

Thanks,

Lawrence