![]() ![]() Walking underneath the grandstand gives you a sense of recent success when you see Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada - current New York Yankee mainstays - perfected their game at Cooper.ĭisplays throughout the concourse highlight Clippers teams of the past this one shows the 1977 team, when the International League came back to Columbus. ![]() The list of legendary names that have played either for against the locals could fill up its own wing of the Hall of Fame. Over the years, the city has served as farm team to the Reds (when they were known as the Redlegs), the Cardinals, Athletics, Pirates and Yankees before joining hands with Washington in 2007. They have been playing minor-league baseball basically nonstop in Columbus since 1876. Listen closely and you might hear Jack Buck, who began his Hall of Fame career as the team’s broadcaster in 1950, call the game in his wry, humorous fashion.Ī mural outside the ballpark lists the two previous names of the ballpark - Red Bird Stadium and Jet Stadium - and previews the new ballpark. It is not hard to sit down, close your eyes and envision Nick Cullop hitting one of his 22 triples in 1933, Harry Brecheen sneaking strike three past an unsuspecting hitter or Willie Stargell flogging a shot into Dysart Park behind the right fence. But the main gist of a visit here is to experience old-time baseball in an old-time setting with old-time values. One of the oldest ballparks in North America still in use in affiliated ball (it opened in 1932), Cooper has added a few modern amenities like rooftop suites, a picnic area and some between-inning activities. It’s a very appropriate way to begin because going to a game at Cooper Stadium is like stepping into a time machine. ![]() All that would be missing was finding out whether Bob Feller was pitching that day. If the woman running the desk had an ear piece and a microphone attached to it, you might have thought you had driven to the wrong place and you were really at League Park in Cleveland in 1948. It was a large red rotary-dial phone, the type you tell the kids about. The first thing I noticed when I entered Cooper Stadium was the old-fashioned telephone at the main desk. The team will play 2009 and beyond at a new downtown ballpark. Go straight at the light to enter our main driveway, Driveway #1, or turn left to enter Driveway #2 or Driveway #3.Ĭooper Stadium closed a long run as home to the Clippers in September 2008. Directions from the south: take I-71 N to I-70 W. Go straight at the light to enter our main driveway, Driveway #1, or turn left to enter Driveway #2 or Driveway #3. Directions from the north: take I-71 S or ST. Editor’s note: This story dates from the final season pro baseball was played at Cooper Stadium.ĭimensions: 355L, 385LC, 400C, 365RC, 330RĪddress/Directions: 1155 W. The vegetarian menu includes the Impossible Burger, the pretzel bun veggie sandwich and an avocado taco,įor more information, visit Kevin Reichard on Novemin Minor-League Baseball, Visits The Clippers will continue to offer the dime a dog night, but will now offer a vegetarian menu as well. The Clippers are scheduled for 70 home games this season and officials say fans will be treated to numerous specials and giveaways to enhance their experience at Huntington Park. Mansolino has been a member of the Indians organization since 2011, the last 3 as a manager. ![]() New Manager Tony Mansolino takes over after Chris Tremie lead the team for a record six consecutive seasons. A family of six, including two adults and four children, will get into the park for $15 or purchase Reserve Seating for $25! The Clippers will take the field against the Indians once again this Sunday in Columbus as they host their annual Family Day!įamily Day offers families great rates and activities to enjoy during the game. The Columbus Clippers have started the season and so far they are on fire! Thus far in the 2019 season they are undefeated, taking down the Indianapolis Indians in three straight games! ![]()
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