Miami Stadium – Later Bobby Maduro Stadium

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Miami Stadium was located at 2301 Northwest 10th Avenue in Miami, Florida.  Constructed in 1949, Miami Stadium hosted both Major League Spring Training and Minor League baseball games. In 1987, Miami Stadium was renamed Bobby Maduro Miami Stadium in honor of Miami resident Roberto “Bobby” Maduro. Mr. Maduro was the former owner of two professional baseball…

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Flamingo Field in Miami Beach, Florida

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Flamingo Park Baseball Stadium is located at 15th St and North Michigan Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida. It is part of a larger recreation area also known as Flamingo Park. The main entrance to the Park is located south of the baseball stadium at 1200 Meridian Avenue. Flamingo Park includes tennis courts, a swimming pool,…

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Plant Field and the Roots of Spring Training in Tampa, Florida

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Plant Field was located near the northeast intersection of North Boulevard and West North B Street in Tampa, Florida. Constructed in the 1890s, the athletic facility was on the grounds of the Tampa Bay Hotel and included a variety of athletic fields, including horse racing, for guests of the hotel. Plant Field was named after…

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