Rare 1920s Derby County Football Club black and white team photo card. Rams’ president Bendle W. Moore gave the news to a shareholders’ meeting at the Royal hotel a few hours later. The above date is one that will forever be embroidered into the history of Derby County. Francis Ley,a local industrialist at the time had introduced the game of Baseball to Derby after a trip to America in 1889. Football - England Under 21 Training - Baseball Ground - Derby County - 4/10/00 Mandatory Credit: Action Images / David Davies Howard Wilkinson takes charge of England under 21 training English League Division Two match at the Baseball Ground. Derby County FC Official Merchandise Product Birthday Fathers Day Gift Ideas. At the age of 28, their memories of Derby County span close to two decades of (almost entirely) second-tier … View a Printer Friendly version of this Story. YouTube Fan Channel. At this point in time fixture congestion, with Derby on a Cup run and striving for the League title, played its part. £12.49 + P&P. See more ideas about derby county, derby, county. 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The Baseball Ground was built in 1890 by local industrialist Sir Francis Ley, who had destined it for a newly formed baseball team after he had become inspired by the sport during a trip to the USA. The Baseball Ground, home of Derby County Football Club 1895-1997. The time capsule was raised from its mudy resting place and opened. was formed in 1884 as an offshoot of Derbyshire County Cricket Club in an attempt to give players and supporters a winter interest as well as secure the cricket club extra revenue. In the pre-match kick-in, wisps of disturbed sand danced on the air. The baseball ground became the permanent home of Derby County in 1895, when the footballing section of Derbyshire Cricket Club decided it could perform better if it moved from the Racecourse (Nottingham road). Check out the mud! The approach to Derby County's old home; the Baseball Ground. Derby County’s Baseball Ground boasted was one of the worst pitches in the history of football . Memories of Hector, Hinton and Gemmill ploughing through the mud came flooding back. Any frames included in images are for promotional purposes only. Derby County F.C. £9.99 + P&P. Derby County, like many other clubs, realised it was time to move on. Derby County Forum ; Baseball Ground Memories Baseball Ground Memories. Only County Visit: Saturday 2nd January 1993: Competition: FA Cup – (Round 3) Result: Derby County 2 – 1 Stockport County: Attendance: 17,960: Away Trip: 63: Away Day: 250: County Line-up: 1 Neil Edwards; 2 Lee Todd; 3 Paul R Williams; 4 Dave Miller; 5 Tony Barras; 6 Bill Williams; 7 Jim … 5 talking about this. Map of The Baseball Ground . Football Ground Map > Football Grounds > England > Championship > Derby County > The Baseball Ground (former home) 24,197 members have visited The Baseball Ground. 5 talking about this. On July 4, 1924, the Baseball Ground became Derby County property. At this point in time fixture congestion, with Derby on a Cup run and striving for the League title, played its part. A full kit was there but Mr McFarland was mystified as to why there wasn't an away kit in the capsule also. In those days, footballers would have been better equipped for some matches wearing wellie boots rather than the super-expensive, sponsor-laden boots which they now wear for matches. It has now, alas, been demolished, although I do have a box of mud from the pitch, and a fair quantity of bricks from the stands. Archie GEMMILL - Derby County - Biography of his football career at The Baseball Ground. your own Pins on Pinterest Mouse over to zoom … The 1890 Derby Baseball … Today marks 20 years since the Rams played their last-ever league game at the Baseball Ground. The funeral of the last member of Derby County's 1946 FA Cup winning team took place earlier today. OrchardBee Member. Posted on 22 May 2020 | By admin | No comments. Derby County FAN TV. The Baseball Ground will, forever, hold a special place in the history of Derby County. The Baseball Ground was home to generations of Derby supporters, a typical product of football's development in the Victorian age. 681 likes. Our. I set off to Derby at 12 noon and arrived there at 1.45pm. Mar 28, 2020 - Explore Anthony Melladay's board "DERBY COUNTY", followed by 299 people on Pinterest. Never forget the atmosphere of the old Baseball Ground… Derby County 4 v Plymouth Argyle 2. The down pour of rain and the consequent mud was a poignant reminder of bygone days at the Baseball Ground. By ... Leys foundry lighting up and the smoke drifting across the pitch (mud). Inside were reminders of a decade ago. You can unsubscribe at any time. Dec 12, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Visca El Barça. Derby Baseball Club is a defunct professional baseball club from Derby England, formed as Ley's Recreation Club by Francis Ley in 1890 and dissolved in the same year. *** Order Specifics *** Order are for prints only unless otherwise stated. Penalty spot famously had to be repainted during a match. I took a video camera to the Arsenal game and video`d me and the … Brentford 2-0 York City 25th November 1972. The last event in the history of the Baseball Ground took place on Monday 22nd September 2003 as ex Rams star and manager, Roy McFarland helped to open a time capsule buried in 1992 to commemorate the very first game played on the Baseball Ground site in 1892. Joined 27 Jul 2020 Messages 68 Reaction score 55 Location East Midlands. How much better the league was then that a club like Derby could become the force they were (Cloughie repeated it with near neighbours Notts Forest later). Roy McFarland picked up the shirt of the 1992 season and showed it to the waiting press. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. 18th October 1973. *** Order Specifics *** Order are for prints only unless otherwise stated. Derby County FAN TV, Derby. Not allowed to go into any bars, chippy or shops. The event was the unearthing and opening of a time capsule, placed under the Baseball Ground pitch at the Osmaston end in 1992 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Derby County playing at the ground. Derby could now win the FA Cup! Image not available. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Bad weather was the scourge of groundsmen and they often had to think outside the (penalty) box to ensure a match did not fall victim to the vagaries of the weather. LOS ANGELES- The Dodgers, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, and California Secretary of State’s office today announced details for the Dodger Stadium Vote Center for the Presidential General Election.. The Baseball Ground (sometimes referred to as the BBG) was a stadium in Derby, England. Today’s Premier League football pitches resemble carpets more than grass, with hardly a blade out of place even after 90 minutes of action. See more ideas about derby county, derby, football. Derby County fans faces in the crowd in attendance at the Osmaston End of the Baseball Ground c1955. The baseball ground became the permanent home of Derby County in 1895, when the footballing section of Derbyshire Cricket Club decided it could perform better if it moved from the Racecourse (Nottingham road). £19.00 to £23.00. One of the penalty spots had disappeared into the mud during the game and, after the Rams were awarded a penalty, referee John Yates called for BBG groundsman Bob Smith, a tape measure and some whitewash. The 1890s was the decade that saw football's first superstar come to prominence. The guarantee to the bank rose to almost £20,000, but that was now covered by the club’s assets and the Rams continued to improve the Baseball Ground. Alan Birchenall, a player with the Rams’ East Midlands rivals Leicester City, was once quoted as saying: “It would rain for four days and then Brian Clough would water it (the Baseball Ground pitch) before a game. Back then, one of the worst mud heaps was Derby County’s Baseball Ground, but not because it rained more in the North Midlands than anywhere else. Jan 22, 2020 - This Pin was discovered by Steven walker. Never forget the atmosphere of the old Baseball Ground.Pure Magic! £4.59 + P&P. The Baseball Ground, 1895 to 1997 As they were formed as an offshoot of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, it was natural for Derby County to set out at the County Ground on Nottingham Road, where they stayed until 1895 when they moved to the Baseball Ground, which would be their home for 102 years before moving to Pride Park Stadium in 1997. Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Corrigan gives Baseball Ground groundsman Bob Smith a helping hand after Bob was called onto the pitch to repaint a penalty spot after it disappeared into the mud in April 1977. Ley, later Sir Francis, had already spent £7,000 to improve the Baseball Ground and added another £500 to extend the football pitch and transfer stands from the County Ground, Derby County's former home. Memories of Hector, Hinton and Gemmill ploughing through the mud came flooding back. And, despite their best efforts, some managers, Derby County legend Brian Clough among them, were known to get their groundsmen to deliberately create a muddy pitch by getting them to pour on water before a match - even if it was already soaked from rain. Great memories :-). Aug 6, 2019 - Explore Everett Pulliam, Jr.'s board "SBC - Derby County FC", followed by 363 people on Pinterest. The £60,000 transfer of Archie Gemmill was undoubtedly Brian Clough's most audacious signing for Derby County. Baseball Ground turnstile and certificate of authenticity £92 (eBay, 2014), Baseball Ground blue turnstile (needing attention but in working order) £330 (eBay, 2017) Cards. At the end of the 1996-7 season, Derby County played their last competitive game at the Baseball Ground, sadly losing 3-1 to Arsenal, before moving to their new base at Pride Park. Photograph by Tony Henshaw *** Local Caption *** From the original glass negative From the wholly-owned original negative. Inside were reminders of a … Jan 25, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Chris turner. This print features the iconic entrance at the back of the old Main Stand, built in the 1920's. A crowd of 16,000 witnessed a hard-fought goalless draw in the mud of Broomfield Park and so to the second leg at the Baseball Ground. The original intention was to name the club "Derbyshire County F.C." How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? An A4 print commemorating The Baseball Ground; home of Derby County Football Club from 1895-1997. And so they did, winning 4-1 in extra time. It was first used for baseball as the home of Derby Baseball Club from 1890 until 1898 and then for football as the home of Derby County from 1895 until 1997. RamsTV looks back to 20 years today, as Derby County took on Arsenal in the last competitive match at the Baseball Ground. The Baseball Ground and all that mud…and sand lol…they forever seemed to be Star Soccers main match on a Sunday afternoon – with the presenter Hugh Johns. Derby Baseball Club is a defunct professional baseball club from Derby England, formed as Ley's Recreation Club by Francis Ley in 1890 and dissolved in the same year. Derby County chairman Sam Longson greets new manager Brian Clough and assistant Peter Taylor at the Baseball Ground in June 1967. Welcome to the Baseball Ground - Derby County FC Sid Kirkham - Mounted Art Print. The Baseball Ground and all that mud…and sand lol…they forever seemed to be Star Soccers main match on a Sunday afternoon – with the presenter Hugh Johns. The Baseball Ground, home of Derby County Football Club 1895-1997. “The pitches were just rolled sand and mud and, come October, all you would see were four tufts of grass in each corner.”. It’s said that Derby’s maverick manager Brian Clough sometimes instructed his ground staff to water the pitch, apparently believing a wet pitch suited his team’s style of play. By ... Leys foundry lighting up and the smoke drifting across the pitch (mud). The first half was a foregone conclusion long before 45 … The famous grass shortage of April 1977 bit especially hard at the Baseball Ground, with Derby County’s notoriously lumpy pitch playing host to unprecedented scenes as a direct result. Baseball struggled to become popular though, and in 1895 Derby County reached a deal with Ley to become the permanent tenant of the ground. They lost that game 1-0 to Sunderland and would eventually move to the BBG for the start of the 1895/96 season with race meeting clashes becoming more frequent. Preview Show, Match-Day Vlogs, Interviews, Post-Match Reaction Show and much more. Fabulous fashion favourites and fails showcased in these 1970s photos. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. The club's reserve and youth sides used it until 2003, when it finally closed as a sports stadium after 113 years (108 of them as a football stadium) and was demolished. The ground also held horse racing as well as cricket there, and it was constant clashes with the other sports that led the club to search for a new home. 14 Mar 2021 #28 Picking up on Ivan’s recent post match interview belief, I’m going 3-0 Bees. Derby County FC Retro Shirt Canvas *NEW* Original Framed Varnished . The image, top, shows the famous incident in April 1977 when Manchester City were visitors to the Baseball Ground. SportNetwork.net is part of the Durham Associates Group of companies, View a Printer Friendly version of this Story, Derby County has been sold to a consortium, RamsTrust's latestest QA session a success. Derby County also became owners of Ley’s Institute, which adjoined that part of the ground at the Osmaston End known as `Catchers Corner’, a relic of the baseball days. Monday was a sad day for me as it mark what now must be the final time I will visit the Baseball Ground. 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Born and bred in Derby came back for a visit in 1996 and was lucky enough to see Derby v Man Utd 1-1.It was the highlight of my trip. Beginning and early success. A crowd of 16,000 witnessed a hard-fought goalless draw in the mud of Broomfield Park and so to the second leg at the Baseball Ground. The Baseball Ground was synonymous with trench mud but even that was no more. About Podcast Our Baseball Ground charts the footballing memories and experiences of Alex and Alex: a married couple who recently moved to Lisbon, Portugal. A new Derby Baseball Club was formed in 1890 to succeed his dissolved club, this new Derby Baseball Club played until 1900, winning numerous National League titles in the 1890s, albeit as amateurs. This print has been created as an A3 print on 250gsm card and captures the famous approach to Derby's Baseball Ground complete with legendary chip shop. Something went wrong, please try again later. A clash with a race meeting meant that March 19 1892 went down in history as the day Derby County graced the Baseball Ground for the first time. The site will be accessible with free parking to any registered voter in Los Angeles County over a five-day period with operational details to be announced at a later date. I once saw Derby play at the old "Baseball Ground" back in 1975 when they beat Leeds Utd 3-2 (It is well documented on YouTube because of the famous 'Punch-up' between Francis Lee and Norman Hunter.) The Baseball ground was Derby county's home ground form 1895 until 1997 before it closed due to Pride Parks new stadium opening. Relaxed and composed having survived the Curse of the Baseball Ground, Derby County have never reached the FA Cup final since… First to come out was a Subbuteo game, closly followed by a toy gas van, I guess as the capsule was made of Gas pipe they insisted on that going in. The last event in the history of the Baseball Ground took place on Monday 22nd September 2003 as ex Rams star and manager, Roy McFarland helped to open a time capsule buried in 1992 to commemorate the very first game played on the Baseball Ground site in 1892 Time Capsule unearthed. Born and bred in Derby came back for a visit in 1996 and was lucky enough to see Derby v Man Utd 1-1.It was the highlight of my trip. dcfcfans.uk Derby fans not to confident. Going in the boys end and then over the barrier and walking round to the popside. Got, Not Got: The Lost World of Derby County is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to the Baseball Ground's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud and magic - as well as a Rams-mad childhood of miniature tabletop games … I set off to Derby at 12 noon and arrived there at 1.45pm. These great photographs from our archive show the sort of conditions faced by players before the introduction of the high-tech pitches we see today. or Best Offer. They have watched Derby County for far longer than is necessary, having had season tickets from the early 2000s until 2020. Derby County's Baseball Ground saw its last first team game in 1997 and was demolished several years later. your own Pins on Pinterest How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? PERSONALISED Derby County FC Gifts - Proud Mug - Official. Although they had previously used the Baseball Ground on occasions when their schedule clashed with race meetings at the County Ground, Derby officially moved in to their new home at the start of the 1894-95 season winning their first game 2-0 against Sunderland with Bloomer, fittingly, scoring both goals in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000. Although Derby County actually moved permanently to the Baseball Ground in 1895, the club had played its first match at the ground three years earlier on March 19, 1892. or Best Offer. Discover (and save!) Rams legend Reg Harrison, who passed away … The ground was based in Derby, England and was … Ending Wednesday at 5:06PM GMT 19h. (Part 1) 1970-73. Jan 22, 2020 - This Pin was discovered by Steven walker. He was Brian Clough's last signing as the "Rams"manager, Everton being paid £100000 for the services of the midfielder who had already tallied over 350 appearances for the Merseyside club and Nottingham Forest. Baseball ground Pitch was 4inches deep in mud … LOS ANGELES - The Dodgers, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, and California Secretary of State’s office today announced that Dodger Stadium will serve as a Vote Center for the Presidential General Election. 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