On Jan. 2, 1912, Brooklyn Dodgers president and majority owner Charles Ebbets announced his intention to purchase 4.5 acres of land in the Pigtown section of Brooklyn, New York for a new stadium. Up ...

Ebbets Field has a rich history in baseball — and New York in particular. The stadium in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn was home to the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1913 to 1957 as well as the Brooklyn ...

The flagpole that once belonged to Ebbets Field, home to the Brooklyn Dodgers, now stands permanently in front of the newly developed sports and entertainment arena, Barclays Center. At a ceremony ...

On April 5, 1913, Ebbets Field opened its doors for the first time as the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. More than 25,000 fans were in attendance for the first ...

It's been more than 50 years since Ebbets Field was torn down, but a new exhibit is bringing the Brooklyn ballpark back to life. The original blueprints for one of baseball's most magical homes is now ...

Charles H. Ebbets died suddenly on April 18, 1925, a victim of heart disease, at the age of 66. At the time of his death he was half-owner of the Brooklyn National League baseball club. Ebbets Field ...

Major League Baseball celebrates one of my biggest heroes on Tuesday. Well, I share this hero with multitudes of others across baseball and beyond. April 15 is much more than your annual tax deadline.

1913 — Ebbets Field opened in Brooklyn and Philadelphia defeated the Dodgers 1-0 before a crowd of 10,000. The stadium, which cost $750,000 to build, was named after Charles Ebbets, the club’s ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. A black-and-white photograph of food ...