Mission Possible: Exploring the history of League Park in Cleveland and its transformation

"Something magical always happens at the ballpark," remarked Bob Zimmer, the President and Founder of the Baseball Heritage Museum, as he reflects on League Park. "There's just a lot of terrific energy that has been here since day one."

Day one dates back to 1891 at the corner of Lexington Ave and East 66th in Hough. First, a wooden structure rebuilt by 1910 with sturdier concrete and steel.

League Park is considered home to Cleveland Professional Baseball.

You will also find the Baseball Heritage Museum here, filled with artifacts, telling the story of the game.

"And its impact not just on the game of baseball, but its impact on our communities," said Zimmer.

A multi-million dollar renovation by the city of Cleveland in 2014 transformed League Park into what we see today.

"It was to be an iconic sort of cornerstone for continued growth for the neighborhood," said Zimmer.

Growth soon seen right across the street with construction of a new three-building development, after vacant buildings are demolished.

Christi Paul reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/ec...