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 Site of Braves Field Posted by:  Shorelander
N 42° 21.147 W 071° 07.139
19T E 325478 N 4691084
Home from 1915 to 1952 of the Boston Braves.
Waymark Code: WMC9Q
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2006
Views: 57
From the marker:
Site of Braves Field
1915-1952
The fans of New England will never forget the exploits of their Braves and the fond memories associated with Braves Field
Three World Series
1948 Braves defeated by Cleveland four games to two
1916 Red Sox defeat Brooklyn four games to one
1915 Red Sox defeat Philadelphia four games to one
1936 All Star game won by National League 4-3
Major League Baseball's longest game, May 1, 1920
Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers, 26 innings, 1-1 tie, pitchers Joe Oeschger of the Braves and Leon Cadore of the Dodgers pitched complete games
Home of various professional franchises such as the Boston Braves football team (NFL), Boston Patriots (AFL), and Boston Breakers (USFL)
The legacy of Braves Field lives on today in the form of Nickerson Field, hub of Boston University athletics
This plaque erected August 6, 1988 by Boston University, Society for American Baseball Research, and New England Sports Museum
This site shows that some of Braves Field still stands, including the entrance structure. Starting in 2004, it became the home of the Boston Cannons (Major League Lacrosse). Boston University dropped their football program following the 1997 season, but their lacrosse, soccer, and field hockey teams still play there.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below)
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Boston University et al.
Year Placed: 1988
County: Suffolk
City/Town Name: Boston
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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