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APRIL / 2014 ISSUE 26 100 YEARS OF BASEBALL OUR SPRING TIME HEROES Dozens of great baseball stars have used St. Petersburg during spring training. Here are some of the highlights. The Father of Spring Training, Al Lang - He came to St. Pete in 1910 for his health when, his doctor told him he had six months to live. Perhaps he chose the city because an article in a medical journal by Dr. Van Bieber proclaimed St. Pete the “healthiest place in America. We don’t really know, but in any event, it worked. Al lived another 50 years, until he died of pneumonia at 89. Lang, from Pennsylvania, attempted to get the Pittsburgh Pirates to train here in 1912, but was rebuffed by owner Barney Dreyfuss who was reported to say “You must think I am a damn Photo courtesy of St. Petersburg Museum of History fool to train in a whistle stop one tank town.” Undaunted, Al was successful in bringing the St. Louis Browns here in 1914 with an offer of free lodging. The first game against the Cubs, who travelled from Tampa by boat, was played in Coffee Pot Park. One hundred advertising signs lined the field and over 4,000 fans witnessed the beginning of St. Petersburg’s spring training. Chicago won 3-2. Alas, after one year the Browns departed. Undaunted, Lang persuaded the Philadelphia Phillies to train here for three years starting in 1915. This was a major coup. Al was named “Ambassador to Baseball” and elected Mayor. In 1922, the Boston Braves were lured to the city by the construction of Waterfront Field, just north of today’s Al Lang. The Braves stayed until 1937 when the St. Louis Cardinals came to town. Perhaps Lang’s greatest triumph was convincing Colonel Jacob Ruppert, owner of the Yankees, to move here in 1924 making St. Petersburg famous as the only city with two spring training teams. In addition, the area received extensive publicity from the New York media. Throughout the years, there were many triumphs for our “Ambassador to Baseball” who attended every World Series until 1957. Lang was truly the “Father of Spring Training”. Babe Ruth - Perhaps the best player of all time, the Babe had 714 home runs and 99 wins as a pitcher. He held the World Series consecutive scoreless inning record until it was bested by Whitey Ford. Ruth spent spring training at the Vinoy, Princess Martha, the Rolyat, the Sunset and the Jungle Club. In addition he and Lou Gehrig each leased penthouses at the Flor-de- Leon on 4th Ave. NE. Stan Musial - “Stan the Man” was the greatest player in St. Louis history. He was a 24 time All Star and won the Most Valuable Player award three times. In his career with the Cardinals, Musial had 3630 hits — fourth in baseball history. Joe DiMaggio - The “Yankee Clipper” still holds the record of hitting in 56 straight games. A 13 time All Star, DiMaggio was the American League MVP three times. Joe was married to Marilyn Monroe for just nine months, but the celebrity couple were often sighted in the area. Bob Gibson - One of the best Cardinal’s pitchers of all time, Gibson had a record of 22-9 in 1968 along with a 1.12 ERA and 268 strikeouts. Lou Gehrig - The Yankee first baseman played a record 2130 consecutive games, only recently eclipsed by Cal Ripkin, Jr. who also trained here. The Iron Horse won the Triple Crown and two Most Valuable Player Awards. Grover Cleveland Alexander - This member of the Phillies, when they trained in St. Petersburg, had the third most pitching wins ever. Today, a complete game is a rarity, Alexander had 437 of them in his career. Yogi Berra - The Yankees star catcher murdered the English language, along with American League pitching. Yogi was an L F , g r u b s r e t e P t S 18 time All-Star and won the MVP Award three times. 8 0 0 4 . o N t i m r e P D I A P There was also Tom Seaver, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Red E G A T S O P S U Schoendienst, Steve Carlton — and the list goes on. D T S t n e d i s e R t n e r r u C r O D E T R O S E R P By Robert Guckenberger - Resident of Snell Isle ST. PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER FRIENDS MIRROR LAKE LIBRARY CREDITS CITY NUMBERS Wayne Finely, President . 813-767-5503 ALBERT WHITTED AWAPS . 822-1532 CITY HALL . 893-7171 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . 821-4069 175 Fifth Street North www.stpete.org NORTHEAST EXCHANGE CLUB 528-3828 UNIVERSITY SOUTH FLORIDA 873-4873 MAYOR OFFICE . 893-7201 ST. 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PETERSBURG 40 Snell Isle Blvd N.E. STATE THEATRE . 895-3045 COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS ASSN STUDIO @ 620 . 895-6620 DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER Michael Gulley . 244-8374 SUNKEN GARDENS . 551-3100 NORTHEAST LITTLE LEAGUE . 526-9602 CHIHULY COLLECTION . 822-7872 We are always trying to include SNELL ISLE HOMEOWNERS THE COLISEUM . 892-5202 more of your news. People who live Scott Youngblood, President . TAMPA BAY RAYS . 800-FAN-RAYS downtown, plus the Snell Isle and HISTORIC OLD NE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN TROPICANA FIELD . 825-3137 Old Northeast areas want to know Peter Motzenbecker President . 342-0653 what is happening in their area. That is why, if you have news or events, please contact us. FIELDS OF SPRING DREAMS Spring Training games have had a few homes in our area over the years. This newsletter survives on local advertising. Please tell your home Coffee Pot Park - Developer Perry Snell agreed to lease the land near Granada suppliers such as pool companies, Terrace for six years at no cost with the purpose of building a baseball facility. lawn care, electricians, etc about us. Officially named Sunshine Park, the field was called Coffee Pot Park by most If you are a resident of our mailing people in town. The first spring game in 1914 was truly the beginning of an era. area and advertise, you will receive Waterfront Park - In 1922, this ballpark opened in the approximate location of a discount. today’s parking lot at Al Lang Field at Progress Energy Park. The president of the Boston Braves had promised Al Lang that he would train in St. Pete if a new We produce similar newsletters in facility was built. At the urging of city officials, local boosters paid for the stadium. four other areas: Indian Rocks Beach, Clearwater Beach and Al Lang Field -By the late 1930s, Waterfront Park was aging. Seating was Belleair. You can read this and other inadequate and the wooden grandstands were considered a fire hazard. In issues online at 1940, a referendum to rebuild the stadium on the waterfront was approved by a StPeteDowntownNewsletter.com. wide margin. Because of the war, construction was delayed until it finally opened in 1947, 300 ft from Waterfront Park. Fittingly, it was named in honor of Al Lang.
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