The field that is being installed at the former site of Tiger Stadium has a new name, as it will be known as Willie Horton Field of Dreams, presented by Meijer. Meijer, a superstore chain, presented the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) with $750,000 on Thursday. (more…)
This feature is the beginning of a new series, Ballparks That Live On. Ballparks That Live On will look at how bygone ballparks have been repurposed since their closing. In today’s edition: Memorial Stadium. (more…)
Redevelopment of Greer Stadium, former home of the Nashville Sounds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), could soon take shape. Earlier this week, Nashville Metro Government issued a request for quotation (RFQ) that allows developers to submit their proposals for the site’s future. (more…)
Efforts to redevelop the Civic Stadium site are underway, as the Eugene Civic Alliance is raising funds for a new sports complex. (more…)
There has been a significant development in the effort to preserve Hamtramck Stadium, which is receiving a $50,000 federal grant. (more…)
Turner Field‘s next chapter is about to take shape, as Georgia State University and its development partners have finalized a purchase of the facility. (more…)
There could be some good news in the offing for Hamtramck Stadium, as a group will seek funds in 2017 to preserve the historic Negro League ballpark. (more…)
A Tinker Field History Plaza has been approved by the city of Orlando, with the next step being fundraising to mark the former Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins spring-training ballpark and community gathering site. (more…)
Lotus Equity Group has closed on its purchase of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium, effectively clearing the way for the ballpark’s demolition. (more…)
Georgia State University‘s board of regents has authorized a nearly $53 million project that will include the conversion of Turner Field to a football stadium. (more…)
Memorabilia and materials from Drillers Stadium are up for grabs, as the former home of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) is being cleared before its demolition. (more…)
The site of Tinker Field, former spring home of the Minnesota Twins and the Washington Senators, could be memorialized under a plan to be considered by Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board at a November 2 meeting. (more…)
September 27 marked the 52nd anniversary of the final game at Colt Stadium, the forgotten but still notable home of the Houston Colt .45s. (more…)
