Birmingham Barons Tickets

Baseball has undoubtedly got to be the most loved sport in America, and all baseball matches are an affair largely followed by all Americans, young or old, alike. With millions of fans present countrywide, the sport has its own charm, zeal and fervor which acts as a major support for all playing teams, big or small. Amongst these teams is the acclaimed Birmingham Barons which hails from Birmingham, Alabama. Playing for the minor league, the Birmingham Baronsare part of the Southern League and are definitely not your average everyday baseball team. They are the Double-A associate of none other than the renowned major-league club Chicago White Sox. Grab your Birmingham Barons tickets as they go up for sale on our website to catch these minor league stars in their full form as they fight their opponents.

The roots of the Birmingham Barons can be traced to the old time Coal Barons which were established long ago in 1885 when baseball had only recently begun. Currently being played at Hoover's Regions Park in their home state of Alabama, the Birmingham Barons' games are in high demand; thus the choice of the venue which can accommodate an audience of over ten thousand fans. The Barons moved to this venue from the historically famous Rickwood Field situated in the West End community of Birmingham. The team still returns in period uniforms to the old premises of Rickwood Field every season to take part in the Rickwood Classic which is a "throwback" game. The team has showed the intention of moving back to Birmingham in the future with the completion of the Regions Field which is expected to wrap up by the 2013 season's opening day.

The Birmingham Barons achieved major recognition owing to the media attention brought towards them with Michael Jordan joining the team in 1994 following his first NBA retirement. With the famous NBA superstar switching his line of sports, the 1994 became the Birmingham Baron's highest attended seasons. The highly attended season broke the team's former record of an attending audience of over four hundred thousand fans by drawing a crowd of almost one million to the stadium while millions of viewers witnessed the club's performance as it was broadcasted on television. The season became an all time hit with Jordan hitting three homers and more than fifty RBI while scoring a club-leading number of thirty bases while journalists from all over the world flocked to cover the team.

The competitive team has made it to the playoffs of the Southern League for an incredible six consecutive seasons from the year 2000 to 2005. The Birmingham Barons won the Southern League to become the crowned champions in 2002 under the leadership of the previously Major League player Wally Backman. Rush now to get your Birmingham Barons tickets to catch them playing this season as they fight to take the trophy home.