{"product_id":"sports-on-the-jersey-shore-9781467162524","title":"Sports on the Jersey Shore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSports fans will find the historic photos and stories included in Sports on the Jersey Shore both enlightening and as entertaining as their favorite games. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Jersey Shore region encompasses communities in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties. It is a region rich in athletics, and since the late 19th century, several athletes from the region have had significant impacts on sports like baseball, swimming, and football, among many others. The Jersey Shore communities have been connected to notable sports figures, including Doc Cramer, Gertrude Ederle, and Vince Lombardi. Over the years, the region has also been a favorite destination for star professional athletes in search of training camps and facilities along New Jersey’s scenic seashore. Athletes, especially boxers and baseball players, have flocked to the Jersey Shore to hone their skills and prepare for some of the biggest events in sports history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatthew H. Ward is a historian and journalist who specializes in sports, the Jersey Shore, and Philadelphia history. He is the coauthor of \u003cem\u003eBoxing in Atlantic City\u003c\/em\u003e with John DiSanto and \u003cem\u003eThe Raritan Bayshore\u003c\/em\u003e with John Allan Savolaine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Matthew H. Ward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51397236326696,"sku":"9781467162524","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/0138\/5256\/files\/9781467162524.jpg?v=1780577590","url":"https:\/\/www.arcadiapublishing.com\/products\/sports-on-the-jersey-shore-9781467162524","provider":"Arcadia Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}