Historic Aerials shows what the stadium used to look like, as far back as 1952. Kind-of gives you an idea of what was. Kind-of. I might go take a look at this place myself
My father used to take me to watch amateur baseball games at this site in the 1970's and he would always tell me that "they had a crowd of over 100,000 people watch a game here once" I would look around and be amazed that it happened....what is truly amazing is that people from all over the Cleveland area and probably many from outside of town managed to get to this area without the majority having automobiles.
That’s super cool and I agree that it’s tough to visualize 100,000+ in that space without the stands that make up the stadiums of today. Truly a “Forgotten Place”
During the Fulton Road Bridge reconstruction back in 2007, the contractors pretty much destroyed the grassy area where the sports field was. All the original topsoil was disturbed and new soil had to be brought in when the area was regraded. This is the worst thing that could happen to an old area for a detecorist. The original surface is now buried under a couple feet of shitty fill dirt and clay. All those old goodies you'd hope to find with your detector are now pretty much undetectable. I'm not saying I went there with my detector. That would be illegal since it's a registered historical place. This is simply a theory I have based on what I know took place there 17 years ago.
My brother played sandlot baseball at Brookside Park in the 60s, as a left-handed pitcher. It’s part of the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks System. He went on to play at Hiram College, where he’s in their Hall of Fame, and played for the Minor League Cleveland Indians in Savannah Georgia for three years until he hurt his arm pitching batting practice for the Major League team, and they released him.
Really enjoying your channel, you got a no name shout out on your Levi's Stadium video, from Lowell and Grant Cohn. They both thought it was great. This video is very interesting, never knew a thing about it. Hey, at least the field has been maintained, and is intact somewhat. Great job, keep em coming
It depends on what form of entertaining performance would be shown to fill the area. If a promotor in the late 70s' received permission from the city to put on a rock concert featuring the Stones, AC/DC, The Grateful Dead, and The Who. I am sure the attendance would have surpassed 115,000.
I grew up in Parma/ Parma Hts., Ohio, about 6 miles from there. And my dad would mention that attendance story sometimes when we drove over the Brookside Bridge. I played baseball ⚾️n that diam💎nd for St. Ignatius in the early '80s. It wasn't quite that overgrown then🌿. I also played football for Iggy on the other side 🏈f the park..
There is an army of former players still around who played here, some who lived here and spent entire summers in the park. My Father played in the first night game here in Cleveland history estimated at 100,000 in attendance.
I recall my grandfather pointing it out to me once and said he used to watch ball games there when he was a kid. Had to of been in the 30’s I would think
This was great, and a true forgotten place. I had heard of this area but never knew where it was so this delighted m3. So cool you found it and trekked there! Your channel is one I stop others to watch. Thank you.
i grew up in the archwood/denison neighborhood at the top of the hill. we would get a buch of kids together and go down there and set up a field on the outside of the outfield fence. we would play the game and use the fence as our homerun fence.
Near me their is the what's called the bell bowl near the Rockford il airport. This area was once a military camp called camp grant and they built the amphitheater into a hill and it was once used for a wrestling match and is quite cool to be in. It is quite hard to get too but is easily visible from the road it faces.
I love seeing videos like this. My house was built in 1924 and I just enjoy looking around wondering how it felt like back in the day. Just imagine it being 19-15 sitting around more than a hundred thousand people here.
Try doing one on the West Side Grounds in Chicago, original home of the Cubs. Or the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia. Official name is the Philadelphia National League Ball Park.
Historic Aerials shows what the stadium used to look like, as far back as 1952. Kind-of gives you an idea of what was. Kind-of. I might go take a look at this place myself
My father used to take me to watch amateur baseball games at this site in the 1970's and he would always tell me that "they had a crowd of over 100,000 people watch a game here once" I would look around and be amazed that it happened....what is truly amazing is that people from all over the Cleveland area and probably many from outside of town managed to get to this area without the majority having automobiles.
My grandfather whom I have never met played a football game here in 1929. I have a newspaper article. I also have a photo of his team Derby Club.
That’s super cool and I agree that it’s tough to visualize 100,000+ in that space without the stands that make up the stadiums of today. Truly a “Forgotten Place”
All dressed up, too. Sweet.
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I would call it more of an amphitheater than a stadium. No seats, no structure.
There used to be some seats and structures if u look closely at the old photos
I live not to far from that. It's just a swamp now sadly.
Good God man , get a metal detector!!
During the Fulton Road Bridge reconstruction back in 2007, the contractors pretty much destroyed the grassy area where the sports field was. All the original topsoil was disturbed and new soil had to be brought in when the area was regraded. This is the worst thing that could happen to an old area for a detecorist. The original surface is now buried under a couple feet of shitty fill dirt and clay. All those old goodies you'd hope to find with your detector are now pretty much undetectable. I'm not saying I went there with my detector. That would be illegal since it's a registered historical place. This is simply a theory I have based on what I know took place there 17 years ago.
The Stinchcomb memorial is in the park off Rocky River drive near Hilliard rd. Now I know who he was. Thanks!
My brother played sandlot baseball at Brookside Park in the 60s, as a left-handed pitcher. It’s part of the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks
System. He went on to play at Hiram College, where he’s in their Hall of Fame, and played for the Minor League Cleveland Indians in Savannah Georgia for three years until he hurt his arm pitching batting practice for the Major League team, and they released him.
I grew up 9 streets from denison and fulton. Would play on the bridge. There was an entrance to the zoo off fulton and deniso. Memories
I had never heard of this facility. Thank you for the video.
Really enjoying your channel, you got a no name shout out on your Levi's Stadium video, from Lowell and Grant Cohn. They both thought it was great. This video is very interesting, never knew a thing about it. Hey, at least the field has been maintained, and is intact somewhat. Great job, keep em coming
I playd Class E baseball on that field Diamond #1
Market Square Arena in Indpls
It depends on what form of entertaining performance would be shown to fill the area. If a promotor in the late 70s' received permission from the city to put on a rock concert featuring the Stones, AC/DC, The Grateful Dead, and The Who. I am sure the attendance would have surpassed 115,000.
anyone remember the hollow tree on the hillside that the kids called "Frankenstein's Cave"?
yes, ~ I had forgotten about it til now
I grew up here... such a cool place.
I grew up in Parma/ Parma Hts., Ohio, about 6 miles from there. And my dad would mention that attendance story sometimes when we drove over the Brookside Bridge. I played baseball ⚾️n that diam💎nd for St. Ignatius in the early '80s. It wasn't quite that overgrown then🌿. I also played football for Iggy on the other side 🏈f the park..
There is an army of former players still around who played here, some who lived here and spent entire summers in the park. My Father played in the first night game here in Cleveland history estimated at 100,000 in attendance.
Crosley Field was a stadium. Brookside Stadium was a field. What's with Ohio.
This haircut rocks
I recall my grandfather pointing it out to me once and said he used to watch ball games there when he was a kid. Had to of been in the 30’s I would think
I live right down the street from here. Lots of good times in that park.
This was great, and a true forgotten place. I had heard of this area but never knew where it was so this delighted m3. So cool you found it and trekked there!
Your channel is one I stop others to watch. Thank you.
i grew up in the archwood/denison neighborhood at the top of the hill. we would get a buch of kids together and go down there and set up a field on the outside of the outfield fence. we would play the game and use the fence as our homerun fence.
Near me their is the what's called the bell bowl near the Rockford il airport. This area was once a military camp called camp grant and they built the amphitheater into a hill and it was once used for a wrestling match and is quite cool to be in. It is quite hard to get too but is easily visible from the road it faces.
U gotta do a video on the old Giants stadium
Thanks for this. I kinda think of myself as a stadium guy, and I had never heard of this one.
You’re telling the truth😳
all the best sporting venues come mostly from nature
ask any racing fan lol
Do a video on new comiskey park
I love seeing videos like this. My house was built in 1924 and I just enjoy looking around wondering how it felt like back in the day. Just imagine it being 19-15 sitting around more than a hundred thousand people here.
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Ah good old Cleveland stadium.
Wow what a piece of history .
Try doing one on the West Side Grounds in Chicago, original home of the Cubs. Or the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia. Official name is the Philadelphia National League Ball Park.
Hi. Do you have a Patreon? I just wanted to support you, as you are doing a very interesting and rare topic. Thank you for what you are doing
I don’t, but watching the videos always helps, thank you for your support!
this is forgotten cause i never heard of this
Very nice. Thank you!
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