Matt Nelson (35)'s Blog – July 2009 Archive (5)

Dow Diamond - Midland, Michigan

Want to see a great minor league ballpark? Go to the one in Midland, Michigan - Dow Diamond - Home of the Great Lakes Loons. Opened in 2007 when the franchise moved to town the park has fire pits in the outfield to keep people warm, 168 solar panels that produce enough energy to power the scoreboard for a year, and much more. Check out my full report on the… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 29, 2009 at 10:01pm — No Comments

O'Brien Field - Peoria, Illinois

O'Brien Field in Peoria, Illinois, is the home of the Cubs affiliate in the Midwest League, the Peoria Chiefs. I recently visited the ballpark for my series at work, "Ballparks of the Midwest." Check it out here: KCRG-TV9 - O'Brien Field in… Continue

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 22, 2009 at 4:25pm — No Comments

Parkview Field - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Part of 4 of my "Ballparks of the Midwest" series for work. Check out brand new Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps. A very impressive ballpark.

Parkview Field and Fort Wayne coverage.…

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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 20, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Check out my review of Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids by clicking here. The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the Midwest League affiliate for the Angels.…

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Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 8, 2009 at 11:01pm — No Comments

Moonlight Graham Gravesite

I was recently passing through Rochester, Minnesota and had a chance to stop by and check out the gravesite of Archibald "Moonlight" Graham. Find directions to the site and photos here.

Added by Matt Nelson (35) on July 8, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments