Download PDF by Clarence Watkins: Baseball in Montgomery (Images of Baseball)

By Clarence Watkins

In 2004, Riverwalk Stadium ushered in a brand new period baseball in Montgomery. After a more-than-20-year absence, the hot ballpark turned a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Montgomery. Biscuit baseball and Riverwalk Stadium have given voters anything to be pleased with. The stadium is nestled among the Alabama River and railroad tracks and comprises the outdated Western Railroad construction as a part of the ballpark. This has made Riverwalk an instance for different towns trying to retain their identification and upload whatever new and fascinating. Montgomery�s wealthy baseball heritage contains corridor of reputation avid gamers like Fred Clarke, Joe McGinnity, Casey Stengel, and Turkey Stearnes. there's additionally the forgotten background of an Alabama local, Roy �Goat� Walker, a fan favourite of Montgomery baseball for 2 generations.

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