The Birmingham Barons defeated the Montgomery Climbers 3-2 in a Southern Association game in the first contest at Rickwood Field on Aug. 18, 1910. The Barons remained tenants through the 1961 season.

Mays’ death was announced at Rickwood Field during the minor league baseball game between the Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits. The Barons wore the uniforms of the Birmingham Black ...