Game Balls (1930s)

ID: 1175 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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Game Balls (1930s)

After the Cubs left Waco, various teams made use of Katy Park, including black and white semipro teams, youth leagues, and Baylor University's team. This collection of baseballs was saved by the Baylor team during the 1930s. note the Katy Park ball on the right of the photograph.

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By Amanda Sawyer & Regina Wenger
Before televisions and computers became household staples, Katy Park provided Wacoans with entertainment and a sense of community. Home to numerous minor league teams, the ballpark was also the site of a variety of other events—Wild West shows,…