Tuesday, April 14, 2009

4/15- Outdoor Wednesday #14

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Are you ready for some baseball?  My family are Atlanta Braves baseball fans. My maternal great-grandfather and grandfather watched the Braves when they were in Boston,MA at South End Grounds. South End Grounds opened on May 16, 1871 and the last game was played on August 11, 1914. In their 44 seasons playing at South End Grounds, the Boston Red Stockings/Beaneaters/Braves won 13 league championships and one World Series.

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From 1915 to 1952 the Braves played at Braves Field in Boston, MA. The 43,500-seat ballpark was the largest in America when it opened.

From 1953 to 1965 the Braves played in Milwaukee at Milwaukee County Stadium. County Stadium was the first Major League ballpark built with lights and the first to be completely financed by public funds.

 

 

In 1966, the Braves moved to Atlanta, Georgia and to Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. My family attended the first regular-season game at Atlanta Stadium was played April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh. A sellout crowd saw the Braves lose 3-2 in 13 innings. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was host to one World Series title (1995), four pennants (1991, 1992, 1995, and 1996) and seven division championships (1969, 1982, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995 and 1996). The last game played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was on October 24, 1996.

The Braves moved into Turner Field on April 4, 1997. Turner Field combines the nostalgia and the atmosphere of old-time baseball with state-of-the-art family entertainment unlike that of any other park.

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67 comments:

  1. the wild raspberryApril 14, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I just love those old photos of the ball fields!
    I'm not a huge fan of baseball but I do love to go to the games and people watch...I always find it very interesting :)
    have a great day.
    chasity

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  2. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    We have such fun memories of watching the Braves at Fulton County Stadium. It was almost sad to see them tear it down for Turner Field.

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  3. Gypsy aka TamApril 14, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Susan,
    my first link is wrong if possible can you delete it?

    I'm not a sports fan at all, including baseball. But I did enjoy your post and learning about the Braves. Happy Outdoor Wednesday!!!
    Tam

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  4. CrystalApril 14, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    I did my first linking to a post I hope I did it correctly?
    Your baseball photos remind me of when we would take my son to Baltimore Orioles games. Now he is 17 and time is going to quickly.

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  5. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)April 14, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Susan, I had heard a little bit of the history behind the Braves...very interesting post! Love all the pics! The old stadium is gone now, right. :-( Kind of sad to see the pics and know it's gone...but the new stadium is really nice.
    Susan

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  6. CharleneApril 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    My son would give his eye teeth to be there! Great photos! Thanks for hosting another OW.

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  7. CIELOApril 14, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Thank you for hosting OW, dear Susan... I love nature, and this is such a lovely thing to do.... come see how my garden is beeming with life... ;)

    Cielo

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  8. MarthaApril 14, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Loved the history of the Braves. I didn't know they originated in Boston -- I always knew them as the Milwaukee Braves! My beloved A's moved to Oakland and became a real contender!

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  9. MaryroseApril 14, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I love baseball, and I have always enjoyed the Braves even though I am an Angel/Dodger fan. The old pictures of the stadium are terrific. I was lucky enough to go to a Braves game a few years ago. It is a beautiful big stadium, but I never saw a baseball stadium that wasn't beautiful. Loved your post. Happy OD Wednesday.
    Maryrose
    PS - I almost posted about the Giants but was short for time.

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  10. Jewel SaulsApril 14, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Great history of the Braves and their ball fields Susan! I love to see old architecture and those older stadiums are amazing! Of course, the newer ones are too, but I gravitate to the older things!!!! :D Jewel

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  11. Kim @ Forever WhereverApril 14, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Neat post! Baseball is such an American tradition...love it! Thanks for hosting this wonderful party. I'm so glad I could make it this week.

    ~Kim

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  12. Painter's PlaceApril 14, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Susan, this was an interesing post. I don't live near a pro baseball field, but I bet it would be fun. However, we do have the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Bobcats just an hour away. The fans are just as interesting as the game. Thanks for hosting!!

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  13. JadehollowApril 14, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Susan..
    I think we have the best looking stadium in the league. Thanks for the history lesson. For 15 years I passed by Turner Field everyday.. I miss seeing it.
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  14. ellen bApril 14, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    What a great outdoor post for the beginning of Baseball Season Susan!! Fabulous...

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  15. Barb April 14, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Those are great pictures, Susan. My brother lives in Atlanta.

    Hope you are feeling much better.

    Barb

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  16. squawmamaApril 14, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Susan this was a great post... I almost love baseball as much as football... ALMOST☺ We have the Rays down here in Florida but my heart is always with the Red Sox.... Actually like them all... Have a great Outdoor Wednesday...

    (((HUGS)))
    Donna

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  17. ChandyApril 14, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    How wonderful! Thanks for a great history lesson the Braves! I'll be joining in on the fun soon!

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  18. Pat@Back Porch MusingsApril 14, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Wonderful informative post, Susan!

    My post is a double post. It's my bird post plus outdoor post, because the birds took a tour of our garden!

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  19. KammyApril 14, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Thanks for Outdoor Wednesday...I posted my first blog and still trying to get everything
    right..still can't..hee hee Hugs~Kammy

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  20. Trish @TheOldPostRoadApril 14, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    These photos are from last week in north/central Georgia. This spring has been SO Beautiful!!!!

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  21. From the Old InkWellApril 14, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Thanks for hosting a delightful party!
    Warm spring blessings, Marsha

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  22. KatApril 14, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    What a great post! Is there anything better than a live baseball game on a beautiful summer night? Thanks for sharing these great pictures, Turner Field looks like a great ball park. Kathy

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  23. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I love baseball! I love playing baseball.

    Great way to spend a day with the family... watching or playing baseball.

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  24. sunnymamaApril 14, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    I don't think we have much baseball here in the UK and I don't know anything about it, but I enjoyed your pictures!

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  25. ValerieApril 14, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    What a great post! I have to tell you that my heart will always belong to the St. Louis Cardinals (I mean, when your a transplanted St. Louisan living in Kansas City it's just sort of hard to get excited over the last-place Royals!) The I-70 series (Cards versus Royals) is pretty exciting though!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday,
    Valerie

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  26. Victorian Garden GourmetApril 14, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    I love the old photos! Life just looked simpler somehow. What a neat post!
    Kate

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  27. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Love Outdoor Wednesday!!
    My husband try to go to a baseball game in whatever city he has to travel to for work.

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  28. Maya@Completely CoastalApril 15, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    This is the first for me..., finally I get to join the party. Thanks!

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  29. flmomApril 15, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    I have wonderful memories of attending games at Fulton County Stadium as a child, while I was in college in the Atlanta area, and during my early 20's. Even though I am only up that way every few years, it's still a shock for me as we drive by on I-75 to not see FCS and instead see Turner Field. I don't think I'll ever get used to it. I wish TBS still showed the majority of the games - no other channel here shows the Braves with the exception of when they are on ESPN or such.

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  30. HelenApril 15, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    I am a HUGE baseball fan ~huge! The St. Louis Cardinals, the Minnesota Twins AND during the year in lived in Atlanta - the Braves. (I may have to share with you that I was in attendance sitting right behind home plate when the Twins took the Series over the Braves.) This was a great post, Susan.

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  31. Sharing with SherriApril 15, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    Hi there!, I'm a new blogger and participating in my first Outdoor Wednesday event! I hope I did everything correctly!
    Thank You for allowing me to participate!

    Btw, your baseball post is very interesting. I've always love the game and the photo of Turner Field great! What an awesome stadium!
    Sherri~(Sharing with Sherri)

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  32. Elizabeth-Plain and SimpleApril 15, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Our family has seen the Braves play at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and Turner Field. Living in Alabama, it is only a few hours away and we would usually stay a few days and go to Six Flags also. The kids always enjoyed going there. It has been at least 6 years since we have been to a Braves game. They traded all of our favorite players... Thanks for hosting this event and for sharing the history of the Braves.

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

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  33. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 15, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    This was interesting Susan. Baseball fields are just sooo American. Somehow, I always feel patriotic when I go to a baseball game. laurie

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  34. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)April 15, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Hi Susan,
    I'm missing my outdoor Wednesday, but I loved seeing yours! American as apple pie! Cindy

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  35. Fifi FlowersApril 15, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    You remind me that I need to see a baseball game... love our OLD Dodger Stadium!!!

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  36. abeachcottageApril 15, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    very interesting, I enjoyed this, especially for those of us from other lands!

    loved the old vintage pics too

    happy outdoor wednesday, thanks for hosting

    Sarah
    ABeachCottage

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  37. KarenApril 15, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Very cool pictures! I love old photographs! Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

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  38. Southern LadyApril 15, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Susan, my husband and I are Braves fans and have been to several games at Turner Stadium. There's just nothing like it ... and the hot dogs are the best in the whole wide world! ... lol

    Thank you for taking the time to host our "Outdoor Wednesdays."

    Sincerely,

    Janie

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  39. The Stylish HouseApril 15, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Susan,
    What a great post! I loved reading about the history, especially since I am a huge baseball fan. It is also my favorite sport to play...and I had the broken nose as a kid to prove it. (stray ball, whack...) Enjoy your beautiful southern weather for me, still chilly in my part of the world.
    ~Cathy~

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  40. Miller Racing FamilyApril 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Love the photos of the change in the ball park. When we retire, my husband would like to travel to all of the ball parks in the United States.
    Thanks again for hosting Outdoor Wednesday and have a great day!

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  41. JustineApril 15, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Wow, generation upon generation of your family has been addicted to the Redsox, huh?

    Justine :o )

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  42. Terri SteffesApril 15, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    I love baseball! Great post!

    Come and see my OW post on the Missouri Governor's Mansion. The tulips are wonderful!

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  43. AmyApril 15, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    What an interesting post Susan. Thanks for sharing! Amy :)

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  44. UnknownApril 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Big Braves fan... great post and photos!

    Dated Ted Turner a couple of times but couldn't handle the tobacco chewing at the games! Stupid me, my name's Jane too!

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  45. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Stadiums sure have changed! Thanks for the peek at yesterday. I miss taking part in Outdoor Wednesday and hope to return soon. So glad you are still hosting-- gets me around to other sites.

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  46. SmilingSallyApril 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Oh my husband is a BIG Marlins fan, and they just beat the Braves.

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  47. Cathy~Mille FleurApril 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Great post!!! Baseball definitely makes me think of spring... the smell of fresh grass and hot dogs...fun fun fun!!! We are big Ranger fans in Texas...but I also love the Padres!!!

    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  48. JeanneApril 15, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Susan, love your post about the Braves and their journey to the present stadium. A beauty to say the least. My sister lives in Atlanta and is definitely a Braves fan. Baseball is after all, America's favorite pastime. Great photos.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  49. Tink *~*~*April 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I kind of like the old Braves Field grandstand, with the "poet's tower" architecture :)

    Tink *~*~*
    Lego Sculpture at Downtown Disney: The Dragon

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  50. akawestApril 15, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Now I can use the baseball history tonight to impress my hubby. Thanks!

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  51. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 15, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    They used to be our Braves :( We are very happy with the Brewers, though, and our new covered Miller Park stadium. It was fun seeing the pictures of the old stadium. Great post!

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  52. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaApril 15, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Great post as always Susan..I love coming here and seeing what you come up with...may you have a great day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  53. KarenApril 15, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Hi Susan, Wonderful photos. Thanks so much for sharing them with us!! I love your blog, Karen

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  54. Rattlebridge FarmApril 15, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I've only been there once--this was such a treat. It's starting to "green up" around here, so I hope to participate in upcoming Outdoor Wednesdays.

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  55. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~April 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Love the old photos of the fields. I'm so glad BAseball season is back :0). We're fortunate that we live so close to two stadiums. I've got Dodger Stadium to the west and Angel Stadium to the south east. Only 20mins to either one :0)
    Our Angel season is getting off to a sober start as one of our Angels is now a real Angel.
    Enjoy your baseball season!

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  56. KayC.April 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Susan, I am sorry that I couldn't link my post just to the post and not to my general blog page...what can I say I'm not too smart when it comes to the computer. It is actually a miracle that I can post anything on my blog and even write comments to anyone. It took me months and I mean months before I felt comfortable to add post to our family blog. (I had a cheat sheet from my children to help me)
    So please accept my apologies. I'll do my best to do it right next time! Love your post...not much says more than spring then the the sound of "Let's play ball!"

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  57. Bobbi Jo NicholsApril 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    This is a great post. I love baseball, now I am a Diamondbacks fun though. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

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  58. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 15, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Hope you are feeling well soon. You will be in my prayers. :)

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  59. JudiApril 15, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Susan
    That was interesting information! That stadium sure has grown since the first games were played. Have the Toronto Blue Jays been that way? I enjoy a good baseball game!
    How are you feeling now? All better?
    have a lovely evening
    Judi

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  60. Linda (Nina's Nest)April 15, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Those are great pics of the Braves' history.
    Linda

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  61. Beth at AuntiesApril 15, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Susan,

    I am so sorry you are still ill.
    The early pictures are amazing as is your early family history of your grandpa going to watch the games. We enjoy baseball. The new stadium is beautiful.
    I do hope you are well soon...it is NOT fun to be sick and anything with vertigo is terrible.

    Hugs, Beth

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  62. PicketApril 15, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Hey Susan...fantastic history lesson girl!!!!! I never knew that! I do hope you get to feeling better sweetie....Happy Outdoor Wednesday to you girl!

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  63. The Quintessential MagpieApril 16, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Neat pics, Susan! :-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  64. Light and VoicesApril 16, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Baseball, spring equals awesome! Thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. I hope you are feeling better.
    Joyce

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  65. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    That was a wonderful post about the team. Baseball certainly is an outdoor sport.
    Hope that not feeling up to par...will end soon for you.

    Kathy b

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  66. Lady KatherineApril 16, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    What a great post on all the ball fields! I enjoyed seeing them! Hope you got your package, Hubby said he mailed it to you.

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  67. AnonymousApril 17, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    what great pics you have here.and what baseball history for your family.i am not into sports at all.but i love the thrikk it gives others.
    66 comments.girl,i wouldn't know what to do with 66.i am proud of you and for you...ann

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