Axios Columbus

Throwback Thursday: Columbus' first baseball game

By Tyler Buchanan,

2024-04-25

On this date in 1876, the first professional baseball game was played in Columbus on the "Base Ball Grounds" between the old Union Depot train station and High Street.

Flashback: The Columbus Buckeyes defeated the Milfords 11-0, per a historical marker that now sits outside of Huntington Park.

The intrigue: The Buckeyes were founded by Jimmy Williams , a local attorney who was also involved in organizing the minor league International Association.

A successor to that league remains active nearly 150 years later, with the Columbus Clippers one of 20 teams still competing .

Go deeper: You can find more local baseball history inside Huntington Park's Hall of Fame Bar , located on the second floor of the Left Field building.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 0

Add a Comment

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local Columbus, OH

Columbus' fastest-growing age group is 65+

Columbus, OH5 days ago

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.

Comments / 0

Community Policy