Play Ball - Palo Alto, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"Baseball was the country's favorite sport in the 1890's. Communities across America supported amateur baseball teams comprised of local young men. Mayfield's baseball ream, the Ringrailed Roarers, played other local teams up and down the Peninsula traveling as far as Gilroy to play. In Mayfield, sports activities and other social events were held at the town's unofficial park, Dorn berger's Grove, which was located a few blocks from here at Page Mill Road and Park Boulevard. Nearby at Stanford, baseball was also becoming popular. Perhaps the most noteworthy baseball games on campus in the 1890's were the annual games between the faculty and the students. Stanford President David Starr Jordan and his faculty team enjoyed a long winning streak during the period."

Group that erected the marker: City of Palo Alto Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 2634 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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