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Author: Paul

Arizona based adventure and lifestyle blogger

Letter to Johnny Rosenblatt praises late Omaha Mayor for his vision of real-life field of dreams


It hurts to imagine a day without Rosenblatt Stadium. We must move on, but we’ll never forget. The Rosenblatt name will always be synonymous with baseball and the City of Omaha.

Cropped Johnny Rosenblatt plaque

Who was Johnny Rosenblatt?


Johnny Rosenblatt was a baseball player and politician in Omaha, NE after whom a popular baseball stadium was named.

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Romancing The Blatt: Memoir of a Love Affair with Omaha’s Field of Dreams


Romancing The Blatt is a collection of real, heartwarming and humorous stories that any fan of Rosenblatt Stadium or the College World Series will enjoy. There’s plenty of historical accounts and moments of baseball glory, too.

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Rosenblatt Stadium held 8 of 10 largest College World Series crowds in history


When talk of replacing Rosenblatt Stadium began in 2007, the need for more seating was routinely cited as justification for a new stadium. It would appear that the demand for more seating was overstated.

A comparison of Rosenblatt Stadium and TD Ameritrade Park by the numbers


by Paul FiarkoskiThe iconic Rosenblatt Stadium hosted the College World Series in Omaha from 1950 to 2010. In 2011, the … More

If there were a Rosenblatt Stadium Hall of Fame, who would you nominate?


If there were a Rosenblatt Stadium Hall of Fame, who would you nominate? People to consider: Amateur and professional athletes … More

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All that’s left of Rosenblatt Stadium


Family matters drew me back to Omaha for the Fourth of July holiday in 2017, so I paid a visit … More

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Remembering Rosenblatt guru Steve Pivovar


Steve Pivovar was a sports writer for the Omaha World-Herald for 45 years. He was a loyal son of South Omaha and covered many sports at the World-Herald, but his passion was baseball.

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Last blast at the Blatt: Awesome Rosenblatt Stadium fireworks July 3, 2010


Many thanks to Omaha videographer Mike Machian for capturing the final Independence Day fireworks spectacular at Rosenblatt Stadium, July 3, … More

Longing for the glory days of the College World Series


Those of us who were fortunate enough to experience the college world series at Rosenblatt stadium still remember, and long … More

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