Alabama Public Television: Legacy Moments

Please see link below for APTV’s Rickwood “Legacy Moment”:

Rickwood Field

 

 

Additional Media Coverage

Please see links below for additional media coverage:

Raleigh News & Observer:

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/mlb/article157102014.html

UPI:

http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/MLB/2017/06/20/Fundraiser-aims-to-save-Americas-oldest-ballpark/9051497977433/?utm_source=sec&utm_campaign=sl&utm_medium=1

Milb.com:

https://www.milb.com/milb/news/keeping-rickwood-field-ticking/c-236429832/t-185364810

 

 

Rickwood’s Temporary Closure Receives National Media Coverage

The ballpark’s temporary closure while structural repairs are made to the near-107 year old grandstand received national media attention last week.

Please see links below:

http://www.ajc.com/news/local/column-america-oldest-pro-ballpark-needs-our-help/AfJbFLjhytTb1EkRlR3KiP/

http://www.baseballamerica.com/business/americas-oldest-ballpark-getting-makeover/#svLglpctaG8DfHAU.97

 

 

Jimmy Piersall, Rickwood Veteran, Passes-Away

The Friends of Rickwood and the baseball community are saddened to learn of Jimmy Piersall’s passing.

Please see links below:

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/jimmy-piersall-dies-age-white-sox-red-sox-harry-caray-broadcaster-mental-illness/1bf3omt4fraec1fhv4mzd9kf1t

https://www.google.com/amp/www.latimes.com/sports/mlb/la-sp-jim-piersall-obit-20170604-story,amp.html

 

Barons Announce Rickwood Classic to be Held at Regions Field

The Barons confirmed Friday that the May 31st Rickwood Classic will be held at Regions Field while the planned repairs are completed at Rickwood.

Please see press release below:

04-07-17 May 31 Game Against Chattanooga To Be Relocated To Regions Field

 

 

City Announces Ballpark to be Closed During Repairs

The City of Birmingham announced on Friday that the ballpark will be closed to the public while repairs are made to the near-107 grandstand.

Please see City Hall press release below:

city hall rickwood release 4.7.17

 

 

Wednesday, April 5: Ballpark Closed Today

The ballpark will be closed today, Wednesday, April 5, due to inclement weather.

Thank you.

Best Cities for Baseball Enthusiasts and Collectors

We are quite pleased to have been included in oldsportscards.com’s list of the “best cities for baseball enthusiasts and collectors.”  We are among some pretty good company, and are most-grateful to Ross Uitts for including us in this prestigious list.

Please see link below:

https://www.oldsportscards.com/best-cities-for-baseball-collectors-and-enthusiasts/

 

 

 

 

2017 Southern Association Conference: Saturday, March 4

The Friends of Rickwood are pleased to announce the 14th annual Southern Association Conference, to be held at historic Rickwood Field, on Saturday, March 4.

The day-long event will feature presentations, collector displays, door prizes, and  book signings.

Please see informational letter, registration form, and Saturday speakers and topics list.

Registration deadline is February 28.

2017-southern-assoc-conf-letter

2017-southern-assoc-conf-registration-form

2017-southern-association-conference-saturday-timeline

 

F.O.R. & Barons Announce 2017 Rickwood Classic

The Friends organization and the Birmingham Barons are proud to announce the 2017 Rickwood Classic, to be held on Wednesday, May 31.  The event will celebrate “The Fabulous Fifties,” and will feature the Barons versus the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Hall of Fame member Juan Marichal will be this year’s special guest of honor.

The Friends of Rickwood and the Barons are also very excited to have Levy’s Fine Jewelry returning as the presenting sponsor for the event.

Wednesday, May 31, 12:30 p.m., gates open at 11:00 a.m.

Tickets are available through the Barons ticket office, 205.988.3200, or on-line at barons.com.

Please see press release below.

01-17-17-22nd-annual-rickwood-classic-press-release