Classic baseball ballparks still exist

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Classic baseball ballparks still exist

Some classic ballparks still give fans a chance to experience attending a game like the old days, before large video screens, gimmicks and modern luxuries became the norm.

Annual Rickwood Classic at historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Birmingham Barons Marcus Lemon, left, and Courtney Hawkins chat before the Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The lineup is listed on a chalkboard during the Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Players walk to their locker room before the Annual Rickwood Classic at historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Scorekeeper Dan Weinrib watches the game through an opening in the manual scoreboard during the Annual Rickwood Classic at historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The scoreboard is manually operated. Annual Rickwood Classic at historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Fans pack into the historical Rickwood Stadium for a chance to witness a baseball game without the modern distractions. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham allows fans to step back in time and witness a game without the modern distractions. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham allows fans to step back in time and witness a game without the modern distractions. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Players watch the game from the top of the dugout at the Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham allows fans to step back in time and witness a game without the modern distractions. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Players watch the game from the top of the dugout at the Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Players watch the game from the top of the dugout at the Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Annual Rickwood Classic at historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Birmingham Barons pitcher Frankie Montas warms up in the bullpen, located in foul territory at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Birmingham Barons warm-up at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham allows fans to step back in time and witness a game without the modern distractions. Annual Rickwood Classic at historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The seats aren't original, but they are far from new at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Kids seek autographs at the Annual Rickwood Classic at the historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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Annual Rickwood Classic at historical Rickwood Stadium in Birmingham'. The ballpark, built in 1910, hosts the Birmingham Barons once a year for a throw back game that reminds fans what it was like to watch a baseball game before, large video replays, t-shirt s being launched from air cannons and other modern comforts find in modern stadiums. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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