Category Archives: Baseball

Photo Tour of the Minors Pt. 1 – Jersey Boys

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ken Dowell

1. Newark, N.J. Bears and Eagles Waterfront Stadium, former home of the Newark Bears (Requiem for the Newark Bears)             2. Trenton, N.J. Arm & Hammer Park, home of the Trenton Thunder, AA affiliate of … Continue reading →

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This is Hinchliffe

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ken Dowell

In 1932 a 10,000-seat Art Deco stadium made of concrete opened on a hill overlooking the Great Falls. Eighty some odd years later a volunteer crew of 500 teenagers from Paterson’s high schools used 500 gallons of white paint donated … Continue reading →

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Requiem for the Newark Bears

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Ken Dowell

                    The last of the Newark Bears baseball team was up for grabs earlier today. The bus, the lawnmowers, the mascot’s costume, the nacho cheese dispenser, all offered up in a … Continue reading →

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Opening Day Citi Field

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Ken Dowell

 

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Growing Up in the 50’s: Baseball

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ken Dowell

For an American boy growing up in the 50’s there was one sport, baseball. For a substantial part of my childhood I played baseball every day. Day after day, I would eat breakfast, pick up my glove and head out … Continue reading →

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