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A look back: February 15

Posted on February 15, 2008 | Comments Off on A look back: February 15

1956:

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City A’s cancelled an exhibition at Rickwood Field due to segregation ordinances.

2006:

Kwanza the lion went on display at the Birmingham Zoo.

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Former Barons GM West dies

Posted on February 5, 2008 | Leave a comment

Glynn West, a former general manager of the Birmingham Barons and Birmingham A’s, died on Monday at age 77.

West is responsible for, among other things, opening all seats at Rickwood Field to all fans, regardless of race, during the civil rights era. He is also responsible for America’s oldest ballpark having 1,000 wooden seats installed from New York’s Polo Grounds from 1964 until 1980.

The News’ account includes known funeral arrangements.

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