Ron Clements - Roadtrip America a Sports Fans Guide to Route 66

IMBRIFEX BOOKS

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Text and photos copyright 2021 by Ron Clements, Maps copyright 2021 by Imbrifex Books. All Rights Reserved. In accordance with the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, the scanning, uploading, and electronic sharing of any part of this book without the express written permission of the publisher is unlawful piracy, and theft of the authors intellectual property. For further information, please contact the publisher, Imbrifex Books, 8275 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89123, USA.

Editors: Vicki Adang & Patricia Clements

Book and Cover Designer: Sue Campbell

Maps: Chris Erichsen

Author Photo: John Harrington

All cover and interior photos by the author except as noted on page 344.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Names: Clements, Ron, 1974- author.
Title: A sports fans guide to Route 66 / Ron Clements.
Other titles: Route 66

Description: Las Vegas, NV : Imbrifex Books, [2021] | Series: Roadtrip

America | Includes index. | Summary: In this groundbreaking new book,
sports writer and lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic

buildings and classic cars to highlight historic sports venues, storied
sports professionals, and current sports events along the Mother Road--
Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021013748 (print) | LCCN 2021013749 (ebook) |
ISBN 9781945501739 (paperback) | ISBN 9781945501746 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Sports--United States. | United States Highway 66.
Classification: LCC GV583 .C54 2021 (print) | LCC GV583 (ebook) | DDC
796.0973--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021013748

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021013749

This publication is provided for informational and educational purposes. The information contained in the publication is true to the best of our knowledge. However no representations or warranties are made with respect to its accuracy or safety, and the publisher and author assume no liability for its use. Understand that driving and outdoor activities are always potentially dangerous. Preparing yourself and your vehicle with the proper equipment and skills will lead to the most enjoyable and safest experience. Know your vehicle and how to drive and maintain it. Be aware of local road, weather, and terrain conditions. Obey all posted rules and regulations. Things can change after a guidebook is published: roads undergo construction, attractions and businesses close, jurisdictions change, etc. All these things can affect the sports venues described in this book. Check locally whenever you can. Seasonal weather will have an effect on roads and routes described in this publication. Corrections, updates, and suggestions may be sent to the author at books@imbrifex.com.

First Edition: August 2021

Printed in Canada

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INTRODUCTION: What This Book Is All About

Many books have been written about Route 66, the 2,400-mile historic highway that stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles. Most of those books focus on travel tips about where to eat or sleep and the nostalgic locations along what John Steinbeck in his classic 1939 novel, The Grapes of Wrath, called the Mother Road. Route 66 is an iconic part of American culture, and people travel from across the world to drive the historic byway and experience something uniquely American.

But what if some of those visitors want to check out NBA, NHL, or MLB games? See some minor league baseball?