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Opening Day at Huntington Park

Opening Day at Huntington Park

27 Submitted News / April 19, 2009 5:30 pm

A crowd of over 11,000 gathered to welcome the Columbus Clippers to their new home at Huntington Park on Saturday. Many fans were lined up hours before the 4pm opening pitch in hopes of getting one of the 1,500 tickets… [Read More]

New Huntington Park Baseball Stadium Opens Today

New Huntington Park Baseball Stadium Opens Today

9 Walker / April 18, 2009 11:54 am

The Columbus Clippers take to the field at 4pm this afternoon for the opening home game at the brand new Huntington Park stadium in the Arena District. A parade at 1:15pm will proceed the game, as will plenty of beer… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 1

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 1

1 Anne / April 16, 2009 2:02 pm

Is it too early to start one of our favorites series? Granted it isn’t summer yet, but we couldn’t resist a Mega Weekend post for this weekend - there is so much going on! Catch The Builders Association Continuous City at the… [Read More]

Arena District Establishments Get Ready for Baseball

Arena District Establishments Get Ready for Baseball

9 Walker / April 7, 2009 1:27 pm

From The Dispatch: Clippers fever on tap across Arena District By Bill Chronister O’Shaughnessy’s Public House has an agreement with Schmidt’s to sell Bahama Mamas, fresh off the grill, in the restaurant. Frog, Bear & Wild Boar has declared itself… [Read More]

Indians visit Columbus to gear up for season

Indians visit Columbus to gear up for season

1 Walker / January 20, 2009 4:00 pm

From The Dispatch: The Cleveland Indians made their annual preseason visit to Columbus yesterday, but the stop created a thump-thump-thump beyond the normal palpitations that Tribe players cause in their central Ohio fan base. The traveling party included manager Eric… [Read More]

Columbus Clippers Unveil New Uniforms

Columbus Clippers Unveil New Uniforms

7 RadioJohnson / January 20, 2009 1:48 pm

The Clippers have a new ballpark, a new parent club, and last night they unveiled new uniforms… red uniforms. This is a picture of the team’s new hat. It looks like they’ll have two alternative hats, one blue and one… [Read More]

Huntington Park to Host 2009 Big Ten Tournament

Huntington Park to Host 2009 Big Ten Tournament

3 Walker / December 18, 2008 4:49 pm

The 2009 Big Ten Baseball Tournament will be coming back to Columbus this May, and will break in the new Huntington Park as the first special event after it’s opening on April 18th. This marks the first time the Big… [Read More]

It’s Official: Clippers, Indians Announce Affiliation

30 Walker / September 18, 2008 12:40 pm

  10tv wrote Clippers, Indians Announce Affiliation  Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Columbus Clippers have signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Indians to be the team’s triple-A affiliate, a source told the Columbus Dispatch on Thursday. The Clippers have… [Read More]

Indians/Bisons end ties; Clippers switch expected

27 / September 3, 2008 2:34 pm

Columbus Business First wrote Indians end ties with Bisons; switch to Clippers expected Wednesday, September 3, 2008 In a move that was expected, the Cleveland Indians this week notified the Buffalo Bisons they were terminating the baseball teams� long-term Triple… [Read More]

Cooper Stadium will live on in memories

1 Walker / September 1, 2008 11:16 pm

  The Dispatch wrote As long as the tales survive, Cooper Stadium will live on  Monday, September 1, 2008 BY JIM MASSIE The county stadium on Mound Street has been home to baseball in Columbus since 1932. The Clippers will… [Read More]

Huntington Park’s charms are already apparent

12 Walker / August 10, 2008 8:02 pm

The Dispatch wrote Bob Hunter commentary: Ballpark’s charms are already apparent Sunday, August 10, 2008 BY BOB HUNTER Ken Schnacke wasn’t more than 10 feet past the chain-link fence that guards the construction site at Huntington Park when he turned… [Read More]

Huntington Park is beginning to take shape

11 Walker / May 11, 2008 4:46 pm

The Dispatch wrote Clippers ballpark, scheduled to open next season, is beginning to take shape Sunday, May 11, 2008 BY JIM MASSIE Huntington Park suddenly is more than a $56 million dream or hole in the ground sandwiched between Nationwide… [Read More]

Roosters may be first new Huntington Park eatery

23 Walker / April 25, 2008 11:28 pm

Business First wrote Roosters may rule roost at ballpark Friday, April 25, 2008 by Doug Buchanan Roosters wings are a fixture at Columbus Clippers games on Thursday nights and now, with the team moving to a new stadium next year,… [Read More]

Clippers 2008 & 2009 Opening Night Double Play

19 Walker / December 13, 2007 2:47 pm

The Columbus Clippers wrote 2008 & 2009 OPENING NIGHT DOUBLE PLAY Purchase your Reserved Seat tickets beginning Saturday, December 15 for the final Home Opener at Cooper Stadium AND receive a like number of Reserved Seat tickets for the Home… [Read More]

Huntington Park Updates

87 shroud / June 18, 2007 2:02 pm

The Columbus Dispatch wrote Designers want an intimate ballpark Community integration, low prices stressed Monday, June 18, 2007 3:27 AM By Barbara Carmen Franklin County’s new baseball stadium will emphasize the “park” in ballpark, with a field of manicured grass,… [Read More]