The Commoner: Vintage Base Ball Jubilee
Schedule
Sat Apr 19 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Colbert Park Savoy, Il | Savoy, IL
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Join us as we kick off the 2025 season with a lively all-comers match! Whether you’re a seasoned ballist or have never played a day in your life, all are welcome to take the field and experience base ball as it was meant to be—the 1850s way! No gloves, no experience needed—just a love for the game and a spirit for fun!📍 Where: Colbert Park, Savoy, IL (Follow the park entrance road straight to the open grass field. Parking available in the lot or along the street.)
📅 When: First match begins at 11 AM, with a second match to follow after a short break.
🎟️ Free admission! Family-friendly fun for all ages.
During the intermission, young fans will have a chance to interact on the field with vintage players in a safe, controlled setting before play resumes.
Vintage base ball is a living history experience, bringing the game’s earliest days to life with the rules and customs of the mid-19th century. The Champaign Clippers proudly play as members of the Vintage Base Ball Association (VBBA).
Come as you are and play, or simply enjoy the spectacle—Huzzah!
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Where is it happening?
Colbert Park Savoy, Il, 1302 Village Park Way, Savoy, IL 61874-7428, United States,Savoy, IllinoisEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
