Just got back from the Rickwood Classic

[jaymix79]

Took the day off work to hang out with pops and his friend. We got the chance to go to the Rickwood Classic. The Barons play there once a year. It is the oldest ballpark in America. Fun time the Barons beat the Jax Suns 3-2. Here is some pics enjoy any questions please ask.
Thanks
Jason

Donny Lucy

Pic of Gio. I forgot to turn the camera to sport

Took a pic of this for Kenny! I think the bid got up to around $100 or so. If it was an authentic jersey I would have probally put a bid on it.

Thanks for looking
Jason

 

[Zo]

Cool pics. So what is the deal with this field? How old is it and who used to play in it?

 

[cmixer]

Willie Mays used to play there - Birmingham Black Barons -

is "Lucy" - Donnie Lucy the catcher?
i like hims.

 

[seahawks4ever]

wow, that is really awesome!

Our semi-pro team got a chance to play at Kezar stadium last year (home to the niners back in the day) and walking down the tunnel all I could think about was how many greats walked down this tunnel over the years? Really cool when ya think about it.

 

[jaymix79]

The field opened in 1910. It used to be the field the Birmingham Barons played on and also the Birmingham Black Barons (Negro Leage team) used it has there home field. Players like Ty Cobb, Christy Matthewson, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Dizzy Dean, Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner have played at Rickwood Field.

 

[Zo]

The field opened in 1910. It used to be the field the Birmingham Barons played on and also the Birmingham Black Barons (Negro Leage team) used it has there home field. Players like Ty Cobb, Christy Matthewson, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Dizzy Dean, Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner have played at Rickwood Field.

DAMN! That's awesome!

 

[sliqwill]

i hope to start taking in minor league games again next summer once ive got some friends in that area to go to games with and all...i went lots back in the day and they were always a blast, way better than any MLB game i ever went to

 

[jaymix79]

i hope to start taking in minor league games again next summer once ive got some friends in that area to go to games with and all...i went lots back in the day and they were always a blast, way better than any MLB game i ever went to

You are correct about that. I went to a Red's game on Sat and it was ok but I would rather be at a Minor League game any day. I love the feeling and players are easier to get to and get auto's. I love it!

 

[dnabb8436]

Stupid question, but is that the Red Barons?

 

[jaymix79]

Stupid question, but is that the Red Barons?

I dont know to tell you the truth. Maybe back in the day they went by the Red Barons but now they are just the Birmingham Barons. White Sox Double A club

 

[dnabb8436]

I dont know to tell you the truth. Maybe back in the day they went by the Red Barons but now they are just the Birmingham Barons. White Sox Double A club

O ok :salut:

 

[oregonweim]

great pictures, thanks for posting!!!

 

[f8n4tune]

DAYUUUUUM Sweet bro !

Nice pics and nothing beats a minor league game , even though I love my Angels.

 

[northcutt_fan]

I *heart* minor league baseball. Great Gio pick, step-bro. Ripped the Phillies off of him and Gavin. Stupid Gillick

 

[wdkantro2]

Sweet man. Awesome that you got to see Gio pitch. Too bad I sold my Gio stuff too early