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Old 12-19-2021, 11:35 PM   #115
asrivkin
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Ruppert Stadium, Newark

Well, I thought I'd go at a slower pace, but apparently I'm not.

So here's Ruppert Stadium in Newark. It was home to the Newark Bears of the International League and the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League. There's a SABR article about it, if you're interested. A veritable who's who of baseball in the 1920s-1940s played here at some point, including an aging Babe Ruth in an exhibition game in the twilight of his career.

As someone who grew up in the NYC suburbs, I couldn't resist representing some of the brands my grandparents liked on the outfield walls.

The factory next door to the 3rd-base side isn't quite in the right place, but it at least adds some visual interest. I couldn't find any views out to the 1st-base side, but it looks on the maps like there was a chemical plant over there, so that's what I grabbed from 3D Warehouse.

Thanks to KCStengelSr, who served (yet again!) as playtester and fence tweaker! Let me know if you're having any problems and I'll see what I can do! As far as what's on deck, Horlick Field, home of the AAGPBL's Racine Belles, is pretty close to done.

Google Drive link to Ruppert Stadium
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