As America celebrates its 250 anniversary, PressBox and the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum are teaming up to look back at 250 years of Maryland sports history and highlight some of the local people and moments that changed the sports landscape.
Janet Marie Smith talks about her role overseeing the design and construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and how groundbreaking it was when it opened in 1992, setting a model for other retro-style parks. Plus, she highlights the former player who was a secret weapon and valuable resource in the park’s development.
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Babe Ruth and all Maryland sports. Visit the historic row home where George Herman “Babe” Ruth was born and discover treasures from Maryland’s storied sports heritage. Visitors can see the Baltimore Colts’ Super Bowl V Trophy, Jessica Long’s 2004 Paralympic gold medal, Ruth’s rookie card, and so much more.
Located a short walk from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Babe Ruth Museum is open 7 days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 5:30 p.m. for Orioles evening home games.
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