A love letter to the Memphis Redbirds
A national baseball blog asks the nation what they love about their hometown team, and recent Memphis transplant Wes Milligan hits it out of the park with his ode to the Memphis Redbirds. He captures the charm of Autozone Park and the spirit of our minor league team. “Minor League Baseball teams, like the Memphis Redbirds, are community treasures,” he says. “The team gives us affordable access to the game we love so much, supports the community and local charities, and introduces children to America’s pastime in a close and intimate environment.”
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