RoadTrip America A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66

Follow Route 66 through all eight states with this sports fan's guide to historic stadiums, legendary athletes, local teams, and roadside attractions.Few highways capture the American imagination quite like Route 66. Celebrated in countless books, songs, and movies, the legendary Mother Road is a symbol of freedom, adventure, and nostalgia. But there's another great American passion waiting to be discovered along its historic route: sports.In RoadTrip America: A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66, sportswriter and lifelong fan Ron Clements takes readers on a one-of-a-kind journey through the sporting heritage of America's most famous highway. Beyond the classic cars, neon signs, and nostalgic roadside attractions, discover legendary athletes, historic stadiums, celebrated sports programs, and exciting sporting events that make Route 66 a destination for fans of every kind.Traveling west from Chicago to Santa Monica, Clements shares insider knowledge about NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB teams in cities along the route, along with fascinating stories from racetracks, rodeo arenas, golf courses, and high school and collegiate sports programs. Whether your passion is professional football, baseball, basketball, hockey, auto racing, or the traditions of small-town athletics, there's something to discover around every bend.Featuring more than 300 photographs and maps, this richly illustrated guide explores sporting attractions across all eight Route 66 states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Along the way, you'll also find plenty of the beloved diners, quirky landmarks, and classic roadside attractions that have captivated travelers for generations.Part sports history, part road trip companion, and part celebration of Americana, RoadTrip America: A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66 offers a fresh perspective on the Mother Road—and countless reasons to get out and explore it.