Rickwood Field

The latest issue of Rickwood Tales, the quarterly newsletter of the Friends of Rickwood is available to download at this link: https://rickwood.com/newsletter/

We've had a lot going on from the SWAC tournament to the Barons' return and MLB's East-West Classic. Coming this fall are the return of "Bananaball" featuring the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts (9/19-20) and the annual Home Run Derby (10/25). Go baseball! Go Rickwood!

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This is an honor to be recognized!

🔥 SMITHSONIAN RECOGNIZES 2 LANDMARKS: Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field + the Civil Rights Trail have officially been named to Smithsonian Magazine prestigious list of "250 Places to Celebrate America." Find out why they made the cut 👇

What to know 👇

🇺🇸 The List: Curated in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian selected 250 wonders across the US that capture the true spirit of the United States and its people. 7 Alabama landmarks are featured + 2 are right here in Birmingham

⚾ Rickwood Field : America’s oldest professional ballpark was recognized for its deep cultural + athletic impact, keeping its historic magic alive since 1910

🗺️ The Civil Rights Trail Birmingham Civil Rights Institute : Honored for its massive historical weight, tracing the incredible courage, strategy + sacrifice across Birmingham, Selma + Montgomery

📲 Click the link below to see the full list of Alabama landmarks that made it
https://f.mtr.cool/ninwfqlrtq

👀 Share your heart for these local icons below! 💬

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⚾ Sports Card Show at Rickwood Field! ⚾

Calling all sports card collectors and fans!

Join us Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at historic Rickwood Field for a day of collecting and community.

🏈⚾🏀 Buy • Sell • Trade

* Sports cards
* Memorabilia
* Great finds from vendors and fellow collectors

🎟️ FREE Admission

Whether you’re searching for that missing card, looking to make a trade, or just enjoy the hobby, there’s something for everyone!

See you at the ballpark!

Our plans are for The East West Classic activities to begin on schedule as of now!

Gates open at 11:00am
HomeRun Derby 12:00pm
Game at 1:00pm

We will provide updates if necessary.

Come out to America’s Oldest Baseball Park tomorrow for a fun afternoon!⚾️🏟️

Looking forward to seeing you at Rickwood this Friday! Come celebrate Juneteenth and watch some of the MLBs greatest!

The East-West Classic returns June 19th

The 3rd Annual East West Classic game is a tribute to the Negro Leagues featuring several retired MLB stars, will be held June 19 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham.

Last year was such a great event!

11:00am - Gates open
12:00pm - Home Run Derby
1:10pm - First Pitch

Tickets - https://www.mlb.com/events/rickwood/tickets

Parking and Free Shuttle available from Legion Field!

Let’s fill up Rickwood for a great event!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret that Denny McClain will be unable to make his scheduled appearance at Rickwood today for the game between the Birmingham Barons and Pensacola Blue Wahoos.

We are looking forward to having you Rickwood Field today!
8:45am parking lots open
11:00pm Gates open
12:30pm Game starts
Birmingham Barons vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Come watch a game at America’s oldest ballpark!!