Rickwood Field was the passionate pursuit of a young Birmingham, Alabama industrialist, Rick Woodward. While still in his 20s, Woodward bought controlling interest in the city’s professional baseball team, the Coal Barons.

Rickwood Field, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the oldest existing professional baseball park in the United States. [7] [8] It was built for the Birmingham Barons in 1910 by industrialist and team-owner Rick Woodward and has served as the home park for the Birmingham Barons and the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro leagues.

Rickwood Field was the passionate pursuit of a young Birmingham, Alabama industrialist, Rick Woodward. While still in his 20s, Woodward bought controlling interest in the city’s professional baseball team, the Coal Barons.

Jun 12, 2024 · At 114, it’s the oldest professional ballpark in America—predating both Fenway Park and Wrigley Field—and yet it has stayed under the radar as a landmark even though Rickwood has been on the...

Rickwood Field was the passionate pursuit of a young Birmingham, Alabama industrialist, A. H. “Rick” Woodward. While still in his 20s, Woodward bought a controlling interest in the city’s professional baseball team, the Coal Barons.

The story of Rickwood Field, America's oldest ballpark, began in 1910 when millionaire Birmingham industrialist A.H. "Rick" Woodward bought a controlling interest in the city's professional baseball team, the Birmingham Barons (originally named the Coal Barons).

Jan 21, 2025 · The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on June 20 at Rickwood Field, after MLB and Birmingham poured millions into preparing the nation’s oldest professional ballpark for ...

Jun 18, 2024 · Upon arrival at Rickwood Field, as fans are walking toward the entry gate, we ask everyone to remain respectful of residents and their homes. Shuttles will return to Legion Field following the end of the game and post-game festivities. ... Rickwood Field. 1137 2nd Ave W. Birmingham, AL 35204.

May 8, 2024 · Why Birmingham’s Rickwood Field Is a National Treasure Poised to host a Major League game next month, America’s oldest ballpark is finally getting its due. Plus, more Negro Leagues landmarks around the South

Jun 18, 2024 · Rickwood Field is located in Birmingham, Alabama. At the time of its construction, it was just the fifth concrete-and-steel ballpark built in the United States, but as of the demolition of...