A historical marker is coming to an empty meadow in western Massachusetts where Big League teams used to stop to play the local nine.
Back before television-fueled astronomical salaries for professional athletes, managers of major-league teams used to schedule games with local teams, so big-leaguers could make extra money on the side. Games often took place between spring training and the regular season or after the regular season, but sometimes took place on a gap day during the season. It was
A historical marker is coming to an empty meadow in western Massachusetts where Big League teams used to stop to play the local nine.
Back before television-fueled astronomical salaries for professional athletes, managers of major-league teams used to schedule games with local teams, so big-leaguers could make extra money on the side. Games often took place between spring training and the regular season or after the regular season, but sometimes took place on a gap day during the season. It was…
