Louisville KY – Why I love you, from A-Z
May 3, 2009
This part one of a multi-post series about why I love Louisville, KY. Over the coming weeks, I’m going to share with you what I love about the river city. I’m sure a few of the items you’ll agree with, a few you’ll disagree with, and a few may even make you groan in disapproval. I only promise to offer up my opinion on some of Louisville’s treasures. So, check back often, and be sure to chime in on your opinion! On to the good stuff…
A is for Ali. As in Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., January 17, 1942. Nicknamed the Louisville Lip or simply The Greatest. His name graces the Muhammand Ali Center in Downtown Louisville. The six-story, 96,750 sq ft museum opened on November 19, 2005 at a cost of $80 million. The non-profit center houses Ali’s boxing memorabilia, as well as focusing on core themes of peace, social responsibility, respect, and personal growth. Louisville has been blessed that Ali continues to support his home town city. The Ali Center is a BEAUTIFUL complex that over looks the river in downtown Louisville. For more information about the Ali Center you can visit their website at Ali Center.
B is for Bats. As in Bats baseball. The Louisville Bats, the minor league team associated with the Cincinnati Reds has called Louisville’s Slugger Field their home since 1998. The Louisville Bats and the City of Louisville broke ground on Louisville Slugger Field on November 13th, 1998. The stadium was opened in April of 2000 and was designed to seat over 13,000 fans. Slugger Field is a beautiful complex and has helped lead the Bats towards several attendance awards for the league. The recessed playing field features a natural grass playing field that never seems to have a blade of grass out of place. For more information about Bats Baseball and Slugger Field, visit their website at Bat’s Baseball.
Check back Tuesday for 3 more entries into Why I love Louisville!
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