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Pop quiz: Which New York City sports stadium hosted professional sports like baseball, football, boxing, and cricket; where over 30 hall-of-fame athletes, including the likes of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, came to play? If you guessed Yankee Stadium, then you're out! It's time to uncover the untold stories of a former stadium in northern Manhattan, which played a remarkable — and largely forgotten — role in the story of professional African-American and Latin-American sport leagues in the era before integrated sports.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the incredible history of New York City's Dyckman Oval — originally built in 1917, this 4,500 seat multi-sport stadium located in the Manhattan neighborhood of Inwood was home to some of the nation's top African-American and Latin-American professional sporting leagues before American sports became integrated.
Led by author and local historian Don Rice, our virtual journey surrounding the former Dyckman Oval will include:
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A session with Don — any and all questions about the Dyckman Oval are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
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