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Avalon, California

Catalina Country Club

An unexpected connection to Chicago awaits visitors on an island just off the California coast.
The other field of dreams.
Baltimore, Maryland

Babe Ruth Field at Gibbons Commons

The "Sultan of Swat" once attended a school at the site of this baseball field.
'Gods and Goddesses of Baseball'
San Francisco, California

'Gods and Goddesses of Baseball'

A modern frieze of ancient Grecian mythological figures playing a national pastime.
Umpire's view of the diamond at Beyer Park.
Rockford, Illinois

Beyer Stadium

This baseball diamond was home to the Rockford Peaches, a team featured in the hit film "A League of Their Own."
Robinson may have feared that his achievements as a player would be overshadowed by his achievements in civil rights.
sports

Why Jackie Robinson's Hall of Fame Plaque Had to Change

The legendary athlete wanted to be remembered as a great baseball player, regardless of race, but history has its demands.
Matthew Taub September 2, 2020
View from center field
Mobile, Alabama

Stan Galle Field

Believed to be the oldest active college baseball field in America.
Walter Johnson statue.
Washington, D.C.

Walter Johnson Statue

This statue of one of baseball’s greatest pitchers looks like something out of a sci-fi horror movie.
Old Woodruff Athletic Field
Peoria, Illinois

Old Woodruff Athletic Field

The remnants of Peoria's proud baseball past stand slightly abandoned, but not forgotten.
sports

For Sale: A Relic From Babe Ruth’s Ill-Fated Year in Brooklyn

At the end of his career, the Bambino wanted the Bronx and got a different borough instead.
Isaac Schultz November 4, 2019
Labatt Memorial Park.
London, Ontario

Labatt Memorial Park

The world’s oldest baseball field had to fight to earn its record.
Arthur B. Cohn House.
Houston, Texas

Arthur B. Cohn House

A historic, century-old house plopped along the perimeter of Houston's ballpark.
Washington Park Wall.
Brooklyn, New York

Washington Park Wall

The unassuming structure was part of a Major League Baseball stadium.
Nipro Hachiko Dome.
Odate, Japan

Nipro Hachiko Dome

This sports stadium was made from 25,000 cypress trees and ranks among the world's largest wooden domes.
Babe Ruth cursed the Red Sox, but he spelled luck for Ellen Kelly.
secret

Sold: A Vintage Babe Ruth Card Found in a Piano

It went to the tune of $130,000.
Matthew Taub April 29, 2019
Lansing, Michigan

World's Largest Lug Nut

Perched atop a brick smokestack, this enormous lug nut symbolizes the local minor league baseball team.
Babe Ruth Birthplace
Baltimore, Maryland

Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum

The childhood home of the Sultan of Swat is just a line drive away from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Foro Sol in racing mode.
Mexico City, Mexico

Foro Sol

The F1 Mexican Grand Prix circuit goes right through the middle of this old baseball stadium.
A pair of cards featuring Mike Mattimore during his time with the New York Giants, ca. 1887-1890.
libraries

The Library of Congress Has an Incredible Collection of Early Baseball Cards

There's a lot of history in these collectibles.
Daniel Crown October 25, 2018