On Wednesday, the Barons and Chattanooga Lookouts will play in the 17th Annual Rickwood Classic presented by State Farm Insurance. The 12:30 p.m. contest will celebrate Wartime Baseball while former two-time MVP and Atlanta Braves star Dale Murphy will be in attendance as this year’s Guest of Honor and will be available for autographs during the game.
The Barons will don uniforms from the early 1940’s when they were affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds while the Lookouts will also wear period uniforms. The Barons’ uniforms will feature the Hale America “Health” patch, which was worn by both major league and minor league teams during the era. Hale America was a nationwide fitness program designed to promote national physical well being at the outset of World War II and the Health shield was the organization’s logo.
The Rickwood Classic is one of the best events of the year in the Magic City. ESPN goes as far as to say that it is one of the 100 events that sports fans must see before they die!
See you there!
