Bob Melvin played for the Birmingham Barons from 1982-1984 at the Double-A level.
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin smiles while standing in the dugout before their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, April 21, 2024. In the moment, Bob Melvin didn’t understand the significance of playing at Rickwood Field. His primary focus, like that of his teammates, was getting to the majors. Four decades later, Melvin carries a different perspective.
“I spent some time in the South during the early parts of my career and really enjoyed it,” the Palo Alto-born Melvin said. “It’s just part of the process. When you first get there, it’s a little bit different than living in California and you realize there are other places in the country. It’s going to be cool to be able to get back there.”
Rickwood Field is the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and the former home of the Black Barons, who played at the venue from 1924 through 1960. Every living Negro League player has been invited to attend the game. That alumni base, of course, includes Mays.
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