Jaybird's JottingsOn the Web Since 1999Washington Ballparks- June 30, 2008 Today is the third and final part of Bill Wagner's Washington Ballparks. These three are the more familiar RFK Stadium and Griffith Stadium, and the lesser known American League Park. As a concluding thought, I'll add that if you've been...http://jay.typepad.com/william_jay/2008/06/washington-ballparks-1.html Washington Ballparks (Part Two)- June 29, 2008 Here is Part Two of Bill Wagner's Washington Ballparks. It covers the four parks built in the 1880s and 1890s. This was a time before the permanency of the SenatorsNationals, when the poor play and flux of teams tested fan...http://jay.typepad.com/william_jay/2008/06/washington-ballparks-part-two.html Washington Ballparks- June 28, 2008 Nationals Park in the nation's capital is not only a new home for the game of baseball, it is also a place where history resides. In addition to honoring past players and teams, the ballpark contains design homages to both...http://jay.typepad.com/william_jay/2008/06/washington-ballparks.html Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2008- June 28, 2008 Roberta and I went to The Mall today to take in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the celebration of our nation's cultural heritage, as well as those of countries and peoples around the world. Held every year since 1967, this summer...http://jay.typepad.com/william_jay/2008/06/smithsonian-folklife-festival-2008.html Hyman Baras- June 26, 2008 On Tuesday I wrote about the Israel Baseball League, and its founder Larry Baras. In an email exchange, Baras share the following with me about his father Hyman, who was a lifelong Giants fan. Also be sure and check out...http://jay.typepad.com/william_jay/2008/06/hyman-baras.html |