Where was Crosley Field?
Babe Herman’s Historic Home Run Crosley Field Stats – 1961 Everything Ted Kluszewski Crosley Field Trivia & Polls Page Randy’s Special Day – June 19, 1970 Eric’s Fantastic Flea Market Find TOP Mathias “Matty” C. Schwab When entering Crosley Field and looking out upon the field, the first thing that hit you was how beautiful and green the grass was. You also noticed the meticulous care in the grain of the cut, the razor sharp base paths and the straight as arrow chalk lines. It was a breath taking sight, but it didn’t just happen. Matty Schwab created it. Matty Schwab began his career as a groundskeeper in 1894, joining his father’s crew at League Park. For those of you who don’t know, League Park was also located at the corner of Findlay Street and Western Avenue. League Park was replaced by The Palace of the Fans and The Palace was replaced by Redland Field, which would later be renamed, Crosley Field. Matty remained throughout them all. By 1903 he was Park Superintendent at The Palac
