Aug 25, 1976 Allentown, Pa
Bicentennial Park, Allentown, Pa - officially the Earl F. Hunsicker Bicentennial Park
The ballpark opened in 1939 as Fairview Field, home of the Allentown Dukes, a minor league affiliate of the Boston Braves. The Dukes participated in the Interstate League during the 1939 season.
The team was replaced by the Allentown Fleetwings in 1940, as an affiliate of the St Louis Cardinals. 1941 the team realigned with the Philadelphia Phillies as the Wings, 1942-1943 the team was retook the name Fleetwings.
1944-1947 the team re-affiliated with the Cardinals taking the name Allentown Cardinals. In 1948 the team moved to Breadon Field, Whitehall Township
Bicentennial Park was renovate during the 1970s for softball and baseball use, reopening in 1976
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