Tag Archives: Stadiums

There Used to Be a Ballpark Again

Posted on November 23, 2019 by rightoffthebatbook

“How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people!” (Lamentations) William Carlos Williams is the author of an epic poem about Paterson. It is one of the cities “left behind.” Maybe not anymore. In fall 2019, it was announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Baseball, Cricket, Stadiums | Tagged American League, Cool Papa Bell, Hinchcliffe Stadium, Jackie Robinson, Josh Gibson, Larry Doby, Literature, Major League Baseball, Monte Irvin, Negro Leagues, New York Black Yankees, Satchel Paige, Stadiums | Leave a comment

Great Stadiums (10): Big Beautiful Shea Stadium

Posted on May 25, 2019 by rightoffthebatbook

I (Evander) went wild first visiting the then-new home of the New York Mets (short for Metropolitans), something like 55 years ago. Ground was broken for “Flushing Meadow Park Municipal Stadium” on October 28, 1961. Shea was McLuhan-cool. It had … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Right Off the Bat Book, Stadiums | Tagged Astrodome, Bill Shea, Houston Astros, Jane Jarvis, Literature, Major League Baseball, Mike Piazza, National League Championship Series, New York Mets, Nolan Ryan, Pat Jarvis, Shea Stadium, Stadiums, Tom Seaver, World Series | Leave a comment

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