Spring Training in Bradenton and Sarasota
Spring Training in Bradenton and Sarasota by Raymond Sinibaldi, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2013, offers an insightful look into the rich history of baseball in these two Florida cities. With 128 pages, this edition explores McKechnie Field, the oldest active major-league spring-training facility in the United States, which opened in 1923. The book highlights the significance of this venue, particularly its long-standing association with the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1969 and its role in hosting various major-league teams over the decades.
Readers will discover a detailed account of the evolution of spring training in Bradenton and Sarasota, emphasizing the cultural and historical impact of baseball in the region. The narrative includes notable events and figures, showcasing the nearly century-long legacy of the sport in these Gulf Coast cities. With themes of history, sports, and photography woven throughout, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in baseball’s past and its local significance in Florida.
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McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida, is the oldest active major-league spring-training facility in the country. Opened in the spring of 1923 with Commissioner Keneshaw Mountain Landis in attendance, it has played host to six different major-league teams, with the Pittsburgh Pirates calling it home since 1969. The New York Giants traveled to Sarasota in 1924 as the first of five teams to venture to its confines. These two cities, both situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida, boast nearly a century of baseball history and have seen the game’s all-time greats.
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