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Once More

As you all know, tomorrow truly marks the end of an era with what will be the final game at legendary Al Lang Field.  Named after St. Petersburg baseball grandfather Al Lang who helped begin the tradition of spring training baseball in St. Pete, countless teams have called Al Lang home, from the Philadelphia Nationals in 1916-1921, Boston Braves from 1922-1924, St. Louis Cardinals from 1938-1997, to Babe Ruth and the Yankees from 1925-1937 and finally the Rays from their inaugural 1998 year.

It's genuinely depressing to me to see this staple of Florida baseball come to an end, and I know some of you must have some great memories about the place I'd love to hear.  I'll be attending tomorrow, so I'll probably make a post and possibly have some pictures to share.  

See you at the game.

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Re: Once More
Senior Skip Day was originally planned to be tomorrow and I was so happy, it was then switched because we have to be there tomorow which makes me mad. I really wanted to make the trip. My last visit to Al Lang will be the rained out game last weekend.

by Flabull on Mar 27, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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I'll never forget screaming obscenities to the cardinals bullpen guys year after year while sitting in the old metal bleachers/current 'berm'...

by CubsFanRaysAddict on Mar 27, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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I remember going to Al Lang as a kid and watching the Cards play.  My folks would take us to July 4th games and we would watch the fireworks right after the game.  

My wife and I went last weekend to the rained out game.  It was fun, short, and definitely a day I won't forget.

Close Al Lang in style today, Rays!

by bucandbull on Mar 28, 2008 12:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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