Worcester in the Majors and the Strangest Ball Park of All

It's Also History

It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan’s Archives

Alan Foulds is a local historian who has written several historically related articles in addition to his book, “Boston’s Ballparks & Arenas.” He is a major contributor to the writing of “At Wood End.” Mr. Foulds is also Reading’s Town Moderator.

Worcester might be the second largest city in New England, but Major League Baseball doesn’t necessarily come to mind when thinking about it. Regardless, the city actually boasted a National League club for three years that played in maybe the strangest venue of any big-time club in any sport.

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