Tag: Historic ballpark
Reggie Jackson Reflects on Emotional Return to Rickwood Field: ‘Not an Easy Homecoming’
Returning to Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama brought up a mix of emotions for Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson. On a significant night, just before the Giants and Cardinals faced off in MLB's...
MLB’s Rickwood Field Game: A Statement for Community and Baseball
Tim Anderson, a former member of the Birmingham Barons, reminisces about playing in the 20th Annual Rickwood Classic Game back in 2015. Despite the lack of fanfare and marketing around the event, Anderson recognized...