Claiming conduct by the City of Aberdeen (MD) in recent years has made operating Ripken Stadium “unbearably difficult,” the company that owns the Aberdeen IronBirds (Single-A, New York-Penn League) has filed suit accusing the city of not living up to the terms of an agreement made nearly 20 years ago. Read more here.
Tag Archives: Cal Ripken Jr.
Ripken Files Suit Against City
Filed under League & Franchise, Lease & Contracts
Ripken Challenges City, Sets Deadline for Response
Cal Ripken Jr.‘s sports management company said his firm should take over management of non-baseball events such as weddings, concerts and fundraisers at Ripken Stadium, and claims the City of Aberdeen (MD) has not fulfilled its obligations to upgrade the city-owned ballpark. Read more here.
Filed under Conference & Events, Lease & Contracts, Stadium Issues
Live Like Baseball’s Iron Man
Are you a baseball fan with deep pockets? If so, you have an opportunity to snatch up the home of Major League Baseball’s all-time record holder for most consecutive games played. Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr.’s palatial 24-acre estate in Reisterstown (MD) is going on the auction block on May 12th. The property, which includes a baseball field, was originally priced at $12.5 million. View details here.
Filed under Human Interest
Ripken Baseball Seeks Naming Rights Partner for Ballpark
It already has a famous name, but Ripken Baseball says it is looking for a naming-rights sponsor for Ripken Stadium, home of the Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds (New York-Penn League). Read more here.
