Baseball Historian Tim Whitt Book Signing at Barnes & Noble, Spanish Fort, AL

Tim Whitt will be signing his new book co-authored with Joe Mock, Rickwood: How America’s Oldest Ballpark Forged Baseball’s Legends at the Barnes & Noble, Spanish Fort, AL.

Rickwood captures more than just the thrill of a pitch or the drama of a pennant race; it’s a deeply personal chronicle of fathers and sons, community pride, and the cultural tides that shaped the South and the sport. Read stunning stories of icons like Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Dizzy Dean, Reggie Jackson, and more. This book brings the past alive, offering readers the sights, sounds, and soul of America’s Oldest Ballpark. Discover the unforgettable moments from barnstorming Big Leaguers, the Negro Leagues and segregated Minor Leagues, from the roaring grandstands, thrilling victories, and heartbreaks, to the resilience that saved the ballpark for future generations.