MLB highlights Rickwood Field as Alabama's historic ballpark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Major League Baseball has recognized Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, as part of its 'Baseball in America' series celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. Opened in 1910, it is the oldest professional ballpark in the United States, hosting legends from both Major League and Negro Leagues. MLB's spotlight includes the park's integral role during the Civil Rights Era and its recent restoration, allowing it to host its first regular-season game in 2024. The recognition underlines Rickwood's significance in baseball history, not just in Alabama but nationally.
- •Rickwood Field opened in 1910 and is America's oldest professional ballpark.
- •MLB includes Rickwood in its series for America's 250th anniversary.
- •The ballpark has hosted 181 Hall of Famers over its history.
- •A regular-season MLB game was played at Rickwood in 2024.
- •Rickwood has connections to both Major League and Negro League history.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — What is America’s oldest ballpark? MLB spotlights Alabama landmark
"America’s oldest ballpark is in Alabama, and MLB says it tells one of baseball’s greatest stories.
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