With the 2019 season underway, it’s a good time to visit the Ballpark Digest archives and look at the 1969 MLB expansion ballparks, when the major leagues expanded by four teams. (more…)
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Montreal To Fete Les Expos During MLB Exhibitions
With the Toronto Blue Jays in town next week for an annual preseason series, folks in Montreal — including the group seeking the return of MLB to the city — are planning a celebration of the original Montreal Expos, who entered the National League in 1969. (more…)
Revisiting 1969 Expansion: Jarry Park Stadium
The year 1969 was a big one in Major League Baseball, as four expansion teams were added to the mix. This month we’re looking back at the four expansion ballparks. Last week it was Sicks’ Stadium, home of the Seattle Pilots for a single season. This week we wrap up the series with a look […]
Ballparks That Live On: Jarry Park Stadium
The story of Jarry Park Stadium is one of endurance. When the expansion Montreal Expos arrived in town in 1969, officials had to scramble to find a suitable home for the team. (more…)