Let There Be Baseball: The 60-Year Battle to Legitimize Sunday Play

by Arthur G Sharp

Taken for granted by fans today, Sunday baseball was made possible only after decades of contention between evangelical Sabbatarians seeking enforcement of antiquated "blue laws," and an alliance of "Pro-Sabs" who prevailed against them with strategy and tenacity. At the heart of the struggle was a debate over the First Amendment and the place of religion in public life.

Drawing on case records, this book details the legal and political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476692742
• ISBN13: 9781476692746
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up