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Mountain Athletic Club, Fleischmanns, New York, August 10, 1903 – Cuban Giants fall to Mountain AC 3-1 in the Catskills
Ball Parks / Negro Leagues February 17, 2017February 18, 2017

Mountain Athletic Club, Fleischmanns, New York, August 10, 1903 – Cuban Giants fall to Mountain AC 3-1 in the Catskills

The historic Negro League team the Cuban Giants traveled to the Catskills to take on […]

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Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, June 15, 1948 – Lights are finally on as Detroit becomes last AL team to host night games
Ball Parks / Detroit Tigers / Historic Events February 12, 2017February 14, 2017

Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, June 15, 1948 – Lights are finally on as Detroit becomes last AL team to host night games

The lights are finally on at Detroit’s Briggs Stadium for the first time as team […]

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Salute to Old Comiskey Park
Ball Parks / Chicago White Sox February 11, 2017July 15, 2021

Salute to Old Comiskey Park

Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World Series Moments” […]

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, October 4, 1935 – A look at the original scoreboard during the 1935 World Series
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / World Series February 11, 2017February 11, 2017

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, October 4, 1935 – A look at the original scoreboard during the 1935 World Series

  This picture was taken during the 1935 World Series between the Tigers and Cubs. […]

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Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 1, 1922 – Babe Ruth up at bat against Sox hurler Red Faber
Babe Ruth / Ball Parks January 25, 2017January 25, 2017

Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 1, 1922 – Babe Ruth up at bat against Sox hurler Red Faber

Babe Ruth is up at the plate against the White Sox pitcher Red Faber. Ruth […]

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Crosley Field, Cincinnati, OH, June 9, 1962 – Reds Frank Robinson steals home in 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies
Ball Parks / Cincinnati Reds / Philadelphia Phillies January 19, 2017January 20, 2017

Crosley Field, Cincinnati, OH, June 9, 1962 – Reds Frank Robinson steals home in 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

  Hall of Famer Frank Robinson steals home in the first inning to extend the […]

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Braves Field, Boston, MA 1933 – Leslie Jones wonderful aerial photo of a classic Beantown ballpark, home to Braves (1915-1952)
Ball Parks / Boston Braves / Boston Red Sox / NFL in BallPark Series January 14, 2017January 15, 2017

Braves Field, Boston, MA 1933 – Leslie Jones wonderful aerial photo of a classic Beantown ballpark, home to Braves (1915-1952)

Here is a wonderful Leslie Jones aerial photograph of Braves Field, While it’s not a […]

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Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 1938 – Dodgers Dolph Camilli hits HR to help spoil Phillies home opener
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Opening Day / Philadelphia Phillies January 12, 2017January 12, 2017

Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 1938 – Dodgers Dolph Camilli hits HR to help spoil Phillies home opener

  Dodgers Dolph Camilli helps ruin opening day for Phillies fans with his two-run homer […]

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Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 23, 1957 – Red Sox great Ted Williams waits for White Sox southpaw Billy Pierce to get done with 6th-inning warmups
Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox / Chicago White Sox / Ted Williams January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 23, 1957 – Red Sox great Ted Williams waits for White Sox southpaw Billy Pierce to get done with 6th-inning warmups

Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams waits as Chicago pitcher Billy Pierce finishes his warm-up […]

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Dartmouth College, Hanover NH,  1882 – Dartmouth College baseball action takes place on unorthodox ball field
19th Century / Ball Parks / Odds and Ends January 5, 2017January 6, 2017

Dartmouth College, Hanover NH, 1882 – Dartmouth College baseball action takes place on unorthodox ball field

Here is a wonderful photo of a game played between Dartmouth College and a unknown […]

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Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – Giants Willie Mays introduced in first MLB game in California against LA Dodgers
Ball Parks / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Willie Mays January 4, 2017January 6, 2017

Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – Giants Willie Mays introduced in first MLB game in California against LA Dodgers

  Willie Mays here getting introduced in the Giants first home game at Seals Stadium […]

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Yankee Stadium, April, 24, 1923 – 8,000 brave cold and wind to see Yankees beat Senators 4-0 in front of President Warren Harding
Babe Ruth / Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox / New York Yankees December 30, 2016December 30, 2016

Yankee Stadium, April, 24, 1923 – 8,000 brave cold and wind to see Yankees beat Senators 4-0 in front of President Warren Harding

  Just five days earlier, Yankee Stadium opened to quite the pageantry as 74,000-plus fans, […]

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We Give Our Old-Time Baseball Photos Reader Some Help With a Photo Identification!
Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox December 30, 2016December 30, 2016

We Give Our Old-Time Baseball Photos Reader Some Help With a Photo Identification!

Huntington Avenue Grounds  Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, November 17, 1963 – Bears defense pounds Green Bay Packers in 26-7 win
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series December 11, 2016February 1, 2017

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, November 17, 1963 – Bears defense pounds Green Bay Packers in 26-7 win

Two of the NFL powerhouses, the Green Bay Packers (8-1) and Chicago Bears (8-1) meet […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, June 28, 1951 – Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Dodgers Carl Furillo at the top of the right field wall
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants December 5, 2016February 1, 2017

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, June 28, 1951 – Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Dodgers Carl Furillo at the top of the right field wall

Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Carl Furillo at the top of […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, December 14, 1958 – Giants try to stay warm during crucial game against the Cleveland Browns
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series December 4, 2016February 1, 2017

NFL in Ballpark Series, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, December 14, 1958 – Giants try to stay warm during crucial game against the Cleveland Browns

  The New York Giants try to stay warm and dry on the sideline bench […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series, Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, November 10, 1946 – Chicago Cardinals fall to the Green Bay Packers 19-7
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series November 27, 2016February 1, 2017

NFL in Ballpark Series, Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, November 10, 1946 – Chicago Cardinals fall to the Green Bay Packers 19-7

  Trailing 17-0 at halftime to the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cardinals receive the […]

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We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the First World Series, 1903!
Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox / Dead Ball Era / Historic Events / Memorable World Series Moments / Pittsburgh Pirates / Player Spotlights / Team Photos / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! / World Series November 23, 2016September 19, 2017

We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the First World Series, 1903!

1903 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series  Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, November 18, 1934 – Chicago Bears 10, NY Giants 9
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series November 20, 2016November 20, 2016

NFL in Ballpark Series Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, November 18, 1934 – Chicago Bears 10, NY Giants 9

  In front of 55,000 NY Giants fullback and Hall of Famer Ken Strong scores […]

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Union Park, Baltimore, MD, September 27, 1897 – Boston Beaneaters battle Orioles for National League Pennant
Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox November 16, 2016November 19, 2016

Union Park, Baltimore, MD, September 27, 1897 – Boston Beaneaters battle Orioles for National League Pennant

  More than 30,000 Orioles rooters wedge in for the biggest game of the year […]

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Comiskey Park, Chicago, 1959 – World Series action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox
Ball Parks November 15, 2016November 16, 2016

Comiskey Park, Chicago, 1959 – World Series action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox

Here is a wonderful aerial view of Comiskey Park during the 1959 World Series between […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, July 5, 1963- The Mets Duke Snider is up at bat against the Pirates
Ball Parks / Hall of Fame / Pittsburgh Pirates November 7, 2016November 26, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, July 5, 1963- The Mets Duke Snider is up at bat against the Pirates

The great but aging Duke Snider gets up in the bottom of the second inning […]

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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 4, 1947 – Red Sox great Ted Williams in left field with the freshly painted Green Monster behind him
Ball Parks / Ted Williams October 31, 2016November 1, 2016

Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 4, 1947 – Red Sox great Ted Williams in left field with the freshly painted Green Monster behind him

  Ted Williams is in position in left field as his Red Sox square off […]

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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, 1931 – Completion is near for the future Indians home
Ball Parks October 29, 2016October 29, 2016

Cleveland Municipal Stadium, 1931 – Completion is near for the future Indians home

  This photo was taken in 1931 right before its completion. The capacious ballpark was […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933- First ever NFL Championship game takes place between Bears and NY Giants
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series October 23, 2016October 26, 2016

NFL in Ballpark Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933- First ever NFL Championship game takes place between Bears and NY Giants

First NFL Championship Game Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933 – While the Cubs […]

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Cleveland, Ohio, March 14, 1931 – Construction is well underway on Cleveland Municipal Stadium
Ball Parks / Cleveland Indians October 21, 2016October 22, 2016

Cleveland, Ohio, March 14, 1931 – Construction is well underway on Cleveland Municipal Stadium

  Construction work is well underway on one of the first multi-purpose stadiums designed for […]

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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, April, 26, 1947 – Indians owner Bill Veeck shortens dimensions of outfield walls
Ball Parks / Cleveland Indians October 19, 2016October 21, 2016

Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, April, 26, 1947 – Indians owner Bill Veeck shortens dimensions of outfield walls

  Before the Indians moved in permanently into this vast ballpark, the outfield dimensions were […]

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Palace of the Fans, Cincinnati, OH, 1902 – This majestic looking ballpark was home to the Reds for just nine years
Ball Parks October 18, 2016October 19, 2016

Palace of the Fans, Cincinnati, OH, 1902 – This majestic looking ballpark was home to the Reds for just nine years

  This majestic looking ballpark with its 22 hand-carved Corinthian columns was home to the […]

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NFL in Ballparks Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 29, 1963 – Bears defeat Giants 14-10 in NFL Championship
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series October 16, 2016October 22, 2016

NFL in Ballparks Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 29, 1963 – Bears defeat Giants 14-10 in NFL Championship

This photo is taken right before the 1963 NFL Championship Game kicked off between the […]

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Kansas City Municipal Stadium (1923-1976) – Second home to the Athletics, also home to Negro League Monarchs
Ball Parks / Negro Leagues October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

Kansas City Municipal Stadium (1923-1976) – Second home to the Athletics, also home to Negro League Monarchs

  Originally built for the American Association minor league team, the Kansas City Blues, this […]

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Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers

  The Dodgers catcher Al Lopez holds up the ball to show the umpire after […]

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West Side Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1908 – Chicago Cubs home 1885 through 1915
Ball Parks October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

West Side Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1908 – Chicago Cubs home 1885 through 1915

  Sometimes referred to as West Side Grounds, this Windy City ballpark was home to […]

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Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA (1887-1938) – Home to the Philadelphia Phillies for 51-plus years
Ball Parks October 7, 2016October 7, 2016

Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA (1887-1938) – Home to the Philadelphia Phillies for 51-plus years

  At it’s beginning in 1887, this ballpark was considered a state-of-the-art venue, costing $80,000 […]

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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, October, 12, 1914 – Crowd awaits Game Three between Braves and Athletics
Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox October 7, 2016October 7, 2016

Fenway Park, Boston, MA, October, 12, 1914 – Crowd awaits Game Three between Braves and Athletics

In Game Three of the 1914 World Series, a packed house of 35,520 is on […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 3, 1951 – 65 years ago today Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 3, 1951 – 65 years ago today Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”

    65 years ago today, shock waves were sent through the baseball world that […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series -Detroit, MI, October 16, 1938 – The first ever Lions game at Briggs Stadium (Tiger Stadium)
Ball Parks / Detroit Tigers / NFL in BallPark Series October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

NFL in Ballpark Series -Detroit, MI, October 16, 1938 – The first ever Lions game at Briggs Stadium (Tiger Stadium)

  The first ever Lions game at Tigers Stadium, then known as Briggs Stadium, takes […]

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Exposition Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 1905 – Site of the first World Series
Ball Parks / Pittsburgh Pirates September 20, 2016September 21, 2016

Exposition Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 1905 – Site of the first World Series

  This is one of my favorite photos that I have posted before of this […]

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NFL in Ballpark Series Fenway Park, Boston, MA, ca 1963 – Red Sox ballpark was home to five professional football teams
Ball Parks / NFL in BallPark Series September 18, 2016September 18, 2016

NFL in Ballpark Series Fenway Park, Boston, MA, ca 1963 – Red Sox ballpark was home to five professional football teams

This classic baseball cathedral has been home to five professional football teams, but none of […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1951 – Game One of the Playoff Series between Giants and Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants September 17, 2016September 17, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1951 – Game One of the Playoff Series between Giants and Dodgers

An aerial view of a playoff game between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers

Aerial photo of Game Two of the memorable 1951 Playoff Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers […]

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