Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

The Colorful, Quirky Confines of Sulphur Dell

Skip Nipper Season 1 Episode 15

No ballpark in the United States had the configuration of Sulphur Dell. Its quirky hills, colorful advertisements on the outfield walls, and closeness to the action made it a fan favorite - and opposing players hated it. When they referred to the bandbox bordered by Jackson Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and a railroad spur, it was "Suffer Hell."

The odor of the nearby natural sulphur spring, stockyard, and meat packing plant lent a special flavor to the hot dogs. Learn more about the beloved ballpark by listening to this episode of Skip's Corner!

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Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com

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