Episode 45: Baseball Stadiums with Andy Walczak

Did you know that professional baseball has been played in the United States since 1869. 1869! I’m a relative newcomer to baseball, having started really following my local team (the Giants) about 12 years ago.

But today’s guest, Andy Walzack, has been crazy about baseball since he was a kid. First as a tradition with his dad, then as an adult with his friends, he’s traveled all over the U.S. to visit different ballparks - over 40 and counting!

In this episode, we chat about connecting with family and friends; learning more about parts of the country you might not otherwise visit; the worst ballpark ever; how geography influences the game of baseball; the best ballpark food and where to get it; top tips for your first baseball game; and so much more.

So find out why Andy loves baseball stadiums - and why you might learn to love them, too.

Related Links

History of Baseball https://baseballhall.org 

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum https://nlbm.com 

Andy’s favorite nonprofits

Fremont High School Alumni Association https://fhs.fuhsd.org/about-us/history-school-culture/alumni-information 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org

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My favorite nonprofits:

Everytown for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org 

Humane Society Silicon Valley https://hssv.org 

Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org 

The Nature Conservancy https://www.nature.org

Town Cats of Morgan Hill https://towncats.org 

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org 

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