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Paterson NJ, Hinchliffe Stadium is a historic sports venue located in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. It was named after John V. Hinchliffe, the city’s mayor at the time of its construction. The stadium was built in 1932 as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the Great Depression.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh cuts the ribbon !
Hinchliffe Stadium has played a significant role in the history of sports, particularly baseball and Negro league baseball. It served as the home field for the New York Black Yankees, a team in the Negro National League, from 1933 to 1937. The stadium also hosted numerous other sports events, including football and boxing matches.
Beyond sports, Hinchliffe Stadium was a venue for various cultural and community events. It provided a gathering place for residents of Paterson and surrounding areas, contributing to the social fabric of the community.
Over the years, Hinchliffe Stadium fell into disrepair and faced the threat of demolition. However, efforts have been made to restore and preserve this historic landmark. There have been ongoing discussions and initiatives to revitalize the stadium and bring it back to its former glory. The goal is to transform Hinchliffe Stadium into a multi-use facility that can host sports events, concerts, and other community activities.
On Friday morning, a ribbon cutting ceremony will rededicate a refurbished stadium, and on Saturday, the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League will play the first professional ballgame there since a 1950 exhibition between former Major Leaguers and local Minor Leaguers.
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Give it 5 years before it’s destroyed by vandals, graffiti artists, etc. Again.
You, my sir, are an optimist.