Russwood Park

Russwood Park is a Tennessee historical marker in Memphis, Shelby County.

Shelby Co., 914 Madison Avenue,Baptist Memorial Hospital Professional Office Bldg. grounds, Memphis, TN

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Originally Red Elm Park, Russwood Park was home to Memphis professional baseball from 1899 to 1960. Primarily home to the Memphis Chicks, a charter member of the Southern Association, Russwood hosted nearly 70% of all players and managers enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, including Babe Ruth. For years local entrepreneurs Ed Barry, James T "Doc" Prothro, and Frank Longinotti owned, operated and/or managed the Memphis Chicks. In addition to baseball, Russwood hosted other events, including one of Elvis Presley's concerts. Fire destroyed the park on April 17, 1960.

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Historical maps covering this location

1886 · Arkansas. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1890 · Ark., Miss., La. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1903 · Arkansas. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1916 · Memphis, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)
1925 · Memphis, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)

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