Preview of Giants-Cardinals game at the historic Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. MLB game set to honor Willie Mays, who started his career there with the Birmingham Black Barons. Rickwood Field played a role in American Civil Rights history.
Key Points
Rickwood Field is the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S.
Willie Mays started his career with the Birmingham Black Barons
MLB game set to honor Mays' legacy
Rickwood Field played a role in American Civil Rights history
Pros
Honoring baseball legend Willie Mays
Celebrating the history of Rickwood Field
Bringing MLB to Birmingham, Alabama
Cons
Mourning the passing of Willie Mays
Reflecting on the challenges of American Civil Rights history