MLB Game at Rickwood Field

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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