Rickwood Field celebrates 100th anniversary

Rickwood Field celebrates its 100th anniversary today, a significant milestone not only for our national pastime but also for America’s oldest ballpark.

Sportswriter and Birmingham native Allen Barra wrote “Rickwood Field: A Century in America’s Oldest Ballpark” [aff. link] to mark the occasion. Rickwood has seen its share of history: Among the legends who played there were Hank Aaron, Dizzy Dean, Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.

The field opens at 2 p.m. today for an anniversary celebration, with tours, exhibits and a short game. The program starts at 3, with the game starting at 4:30. The event is free.

Video: Photographer Bill Chapman discusses
shooting the Rickwood Classic over the years.

Also:

Bhamwiki: Rickwood Field
Birmingham News feature on Rickwood Field
New York Times feature on Rickwood Field

Posted: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 1:00 pm, in B'ham, Culture.
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