Rickwood Field Park, Birmingham AL
January 30, 2007 by lindsey
Filed under Birmingham
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest baseball park in the nation, Rickwood Field served as the home park for the Birmingham Barons and the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. Baseball legends Rollie Fingers, Burleigh Grimes, Reggie Jackson, Will Mays and Satchel Paige all played here.
Address: 1137 2nd Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35203 USA
Phone: 205/458-8161
Website: www.rickwood.com
Map & Driving Directions
Related Links:
Negro League Baseball Museum
The Negro League Baseball Players Association
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