Baseball in Montgomery

Baseball in Montgomery

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Publication Date: 6th February 2017

In 2004, Riverwalk Stadium ushered in a new era of professional baseball in Montgomery. After a more-than-20-year absence, the new ballpark became a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Montgomery. Biscuit baseball and Riverwalk Stadium have given citizens something to be proud of. The stadium is nestled between the Alabama River and railroad tracks and incorporates the old Western Railroad building as part of the ballpark. This has made Riverwalk an example for other cities looking to keep their identity and add something new and exciting. Montgomery's rich baseball history includes ha... Read More
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In 2004, Riverwalk Stadium ushered in a new era of professional baseball in Montgomery. After a more-than-20-year absence, the new ballpark became a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Montgomery. Biscuit baseball and Riverwalk Stadium have given citizens something to be proud of. The stadium is nestled between the Alabama River and railroad tracks and incorporates the old Western Railroad building as part of the ballpark. This has made Riverwalk an example for other cities looking to keep their identity and add something new and exciting. Montgomery's rich baseball history includes ha... Read More
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In 2004, Riverwalk Stadium ushered in a new era of professional baseball in Montgomery. After a more-than-20-year absence, the new ballpark became a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Montgomery. Biscuit baseball and Riverwalk Stadium have given citizens something to be proud of. The stadium is nestled between the Alabama River and railroad tracks and incorporates the old Western Railroad building as part of the ballpark. This has made Riverwalk an example for other cities looking to keep their identity and add something new and exciting. Montgomery's rich baseball history includes hall of fame players like Fred Clarke, Joe McGinnity, Casey Stengel, and Turkey Stearnes. There is also the forgotten history of an Alabama native, Roy "Goat" Walker, a fan favorite of Montgomery baseball for two generations.
Details
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
  • Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
  • Series: Images of Baseball
  • Publication Date: 6th February 2017
  • State: Alabama
  • Illustration Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9781467124836
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
    PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Sports
    TRAVEL / Special Interest / Sports
    SPORTS & RECREATION / Baseball / History
Reviews

"Thomas 'Goat' Walker is featured on the cover of a recently published book by Clarence Skip Watkins and Arcadia Publishing that chronicles the history of Montgomery professional baseball, titled "Baseball in Montgomery."

Goat Walker had a humble disposition. He played many positions and had a hot bat as well. He became a favorite wherever he played, Horn said. At the close of his career, Goat Walker played two years with Selma but was hobbled by injuries. In 1950, Walker took the mound for the last time in his professional baseball career. He made a start for the Cloverleafs but was hit in the leg with a screaming line drive. The fans heard the crack of the bat and the crack of Walker's bone. He was carried off the field. His career had ended. He was 47 years old. Troy Messenger

"College football is number one in Alabama, despite there being a lot of other great sports and athletes in our state. However, it hasn't always been that way.

More than a century ago when college football was still new, professional baseball was the king of sports in Alabama.

The book uses pictures to weave a tale of baseball just after the Civil War, all the way up to present day with the Montgomery Biscuits.

The book profiles a Babe Ruth visit to Montgomery, Hall of Fame coach Casey Stengel, and World Series hero Dusty Rhodes. All of these men were either from Montgomery or played here during their careers." WSFA
Author Bio
Author Clarence Watkins is on the board of directors of the Friends of Rickwood, and he cofounded the Southern Association Baseball Conference with David Brewer. This conference is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Southern baseball. Watkins is also a member of the Triple Play Club and a collector of memorabilia related to the Southern League.
In 2004, Riverwalk Stadium ushered in a new era of professional baseball in Montgomery. After a more-than-20-year absence, the new ballpark became a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Montgomery. Biscuit baseball and Riverwalk Stadium have given citizens something to be proud of. The stadium is nestled between the Alabama River and railroad tracks and incorporates the old Western Railroad building as part of the ballpark. This has made Riverwalk an example for other cities looking to keep their identity and add something new and exciting. Montgomery's rich baseball history includes hall of fame players like Fred Clarke, Joe McGinnity, Casey Stengel, and Turkey Stearnes. There is also the forgotten history of an Alabama native, Roy "Goat" Walker, a fan favorite of Montgomery baseball for two generations.
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
  • Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
  • Series: Images of Baseball
  • Publication Date: 6th February 2017
  • State: Alabama
  • Illustrations Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9781467124836
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
    PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Sports
    TRAVEL / Special Interest / Sports
    SPORTS & RECREATION / Baseball / History

"Thomas 'Goat' Walker is featured on the cover of a recently published book by Clarence Skip Watkins and Arcadia Publishing that chronicles the history of Montgomery professional baseball, titled "Baseball in Montgomery."

Goat Walker had a humble disposition. He played many positions and had a hot bat as well. He became a favorite wherever he played, Horn said. At the close of his career, Goat Walker played two years with Selma but was hobbled by injuries. In 1950, Walker took the mound for the last time in his professional baseball career. He made a start for the Cloverleafs but was hit in the leg with a screaming line drive. The fans heard the crack of the bat and the crack of Walker's bone. He was carried off the field. His career had ended. He was 47 years old. Troy Messenger

"College football is number one in Alabama, despite there being a lot of other great sports and athletes in our state. However, it hasn't always been that way.

More than a century ago when college football was still new, professional baseball was the king of sports in Alabama.

The book uses pictures to weave a tale of baseball just after the Civil War, all the way up to present day with the Montgomery Biscuits.

The book profiles a Babe Ruth visit to Montgomery, Hall of Fame coach Casey Stengel, and World Series hero Dusty Rhodes. All of these men were either from Montgomery or played here during their careers." WSFA
Author Clarence Watkins is on the board of directors of the Friends of Rickwood, and he cofounded the Southern Association Baseball Conference with David Brewer. This conference is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Southern baseball. Watkins is also a member of the Triple Play Club and a collector of memorabilia related to the Southern League.