Baseball

[The Wiz]

Yesterday, I had the privilege of watching a triple header in the Historic Flemming baseball stadium in Wilson, NC. It was a two day tournament for 16 and under boys. I did not know about the stadium history until I walked in and saw the age and designed of it. It was built in 1930 or so. It is showing its age but like a beautiful life showing a life well lived. It has stood through a war, a depression, and the decline of the minor league system that is so much part of baseball's past.It probably could seat a couple thousand.The field was immaculate with a green infield and groomed like it was a MLB stadium. Most of the boys have never played on grass that cared for.
As you can guess, there is a tremendous amount of history with that stadium. And you can get a glimpse of the past because the North Carolina Baseball Museum is located there. In a word...Awesome!!!! While it emphasis NC players ( you could field three or four All Star teams from players who played in the minors there) it has a great collection of memorabilia from 1900 on. Everything from signed bats,balls,uniforms,etc. from every era. As you can tell, I was very impressed. Price is steep,1 dollar. If you are ever in the area, and love baseball. Visit but call for hours.

[Sir Henry]

Thanks. I love baseball.