spyboy1 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Do many MLB teams have a traditional, long term Spring Training site in their current or past history?I'm familiar with the Dodgers long time home of "Dodgertown" in Vero Beach, FL and the Minnesota Twins used to train at Tinker Field in Orlando for years.Are there any other teams that have been associated with a long time Spring Training home, even if it was a long time ago like the Cubs on Catalina Island from the 20's to the 50's? Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Phillies have been in Clearwater since 1947, so if my math is right, that's 62 years. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 The Red Sox have been in Lee County, FL since 1993 and are due to be there until at least 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hohokam Park and the Chicago Cubs come to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 The Red Sox have been in Lee County, FL since 1993 and are due to be there until at least 2019.I'm not sure that 16 years would qualify as "traditional" - but I'm not the judge. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 - Jays have been in Dunedin, FL at Dunedin Stadium since their inception in 1977, stadium was renovated in 1990.- Pirates have been in Bradenton at McKechnie Field since 1969, probably the last classic ST site, was renovated in 1993.- Tigers have been in Lakeland at Marchant Stadium since 1966, stadium was renovated in 2003.Phillies have been in Clearwater since 1947, so if my math is right, that's 62 years.Your are correct, but they are entering they are entering their 6th season at Bright House Field. Prior to 04 they trained at the more-traditional Jack Russell Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Phillies have been in Clearwater since 1947, so if my math is right, that's 62 years.Your are correct, but they are entering they are entering their 6th season at Bright House Field. Prior to 04 they trained at the more-traditional Jack Russell Stadium.True - I was thinking more the town vs. the facility. However, from what I've read (you'd probably know better) their main training site is still the Carpenter Complex (where Jack Russel Stadium is)... so it kind of qualifies. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Dunedin has a Canada day, and serves Labatt's Blue...that's tradition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Phillies have been in Clearwater since 1947, so if my math is right, that's 62 years.Your are correct, but they are entering they are entering their 6th season at Bright House Field. Prior to 04 they trained at the more-traditional Jack Russell Stadium.True - I was thinking more the town vs. the facility. However, from what I've read (you'd probably know better) their main training site is still the Carpenter Complex (where Jack Russel Stadium is)... so it kind of qualifies.Actually, the new stadium is now next door to the Carpenter Complex. Jack Russell Stadium is closer to downtown Clearwater, about 4 miles west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 The Red Sox have been in Lee County, FL since 1993 and are due to be there until at least 2019.I'm not sure that 16 years would qualify as "traditional" - but I'm not the judge.I guess when the person giving the answer is 16, it seems that way. Hohokam Park? Gonna hafta google that one...Good answers guys. Keep 'em coming.I suppose I should let you know what I'm up to. I'm looking to create a shirt design as if they had merchandising "back in the day" at the level they do now. I'm looking to pick various teams and create a Spring Training design with a classic logo and combine it with a championship year of the past in a traditional spring training location.And it goes something like this...So, I'm especially interested in stuff like where the Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers would have trained in the 20's through the 50's. I would imagine that some of the oldest teams would have had some very historical, traditional locations in their history. Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Can't believe no one has mentioned Tiger Town and Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. It's been the home of the Detroit Tigers since 1966. The Tigers have been holding spring training in Lakeland since 1934. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 The Red Sox have been in Lee County, FL since 1993 and are due to be there until at least 2019.I'm not sure that 16 years would qualify as "traditional" - but I'm not the judge.I guess when the person giving the answer is 16, it seems that way. Hohokam Park? Gonna hafta google that one...Good answers guys. Keep 'em coming.I suppose I should let you know what I'm up to. I'm looking to create a shirt design as if they had merchandising "back in the day" at the level they do now. I'm looking to pick various teams and create a Spring Training design with a classic logo and combine it with a championship year of the past in a traditional spring training location.And it goes something like this...So, I'm especially interested in stuff like where the Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers would have trained in the 20's through the 50's. I would imagine that some of the oldest teams would have had some very historical, traditional locations in their history.Who's 16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Can't believe no one has mentioned Tiger Town and Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. It's been the home of the Detroit Tigers since 1966. The Tigers have been holding spring training in Lakeland since 1934.There's a reason you shouldn't belive nobody mentioned it. Somebody did! AstroBull did, along with pics. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 So, I'm especially interested in stuff like where the Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers would have trained in the 20's through the 50's. I would imagine that some of the oldest teams would have had some very historical, traditional locations in their history.The Brooklyn Dodgers trained at Clearwater Athletic Field from 1923-1932 and 1936-1941.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clearwater_Athletic_FieldHi Corbett Field was the home of the Indians forever, and is the now the home of the Rockies.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi_Corbett_FieldThe Pirates have played at McKechnie Field since 1969.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKechnie_Field Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Can't believe no one has mentioned Tiger Town and Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. It's been the home of the Detroit Tigers since 1966. The Tigers have been holding spring training in Lakeland since 1934.There's a reason you shouldn't belive nobody mentioned it. Somebody did! AstroBull did, along with pics.Totally missed it the first time around. Saw it immediately when I came back to the thread just now. I believe the technical term for it is "I had my head up my ass." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp49 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 The White Sox trained in Sarasota, Florida from 1960-1997. Used to go see them and the Pirates every spring when I was growing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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