The New York Yankees in Popular Culture: Critical Essays

by David Krell

How did Reggie Jackson go from superstar to icon? Why did Joe DiMaggio's nickname change from "Deadpan Joe" to "Joltin' Joe"? How did Seinfeld affect public perception of George Steinbrenner?

The New York Yankees' dominance on the baseball diamond has been lauded, analyzed and chronicled. Yet the team's broader impact on popular culture has been largely overlooked--until now. From Ruth's called shot to the Reggie candy bar, this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476674647
• ISBN13: 9781476674643
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher