A blog dedicated to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, major and minor league baseball, and anything else baseball-related
Now this is the type of news that I absolutely LOVE to see! Jacksonville's City Council, by a vote of 19-0, has agreed to rename the historic ballpark in the Durkeeville neighborhood of northwest Jacksonville in honor of Hank Aaron, who played for the Jacksonville Braves of the Sally League in 1953. The ballpark will... Continue Reading →
Today, April 8, 2021, marks the 47th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th Home Run. It is also the first time we have celebrated this milestone without Hank Aaron's extraordinary presence in our world. One of the greatest ballplayers ever, and an even better human being. There are few people who are universally loved, respected,... Continue Reading →
The Catch 