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Title: Billy Graham Filled Municipal Stadium
Description: Author recounts his experiences as an usher during a Billy Graham Crusdae at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, concluding on September 17, 1967 with over 53,000 attendees.
Date: 2006-05-14
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Tall, Green and Handsome: ''Shocking'' Rememberance of the KC Athletics and the Field of My Dreams
Description: In his column "The Flyover", Bud Simpson reminiscences about the days in his youth when he would go to Municipal Stadium at 22nd and Brooklyn in Kansas City. He recalls his favorite parts of the stadium as well as what he remembers seeing there in the 1950s and 60s. He also mentions the Kansas City Athletics. Included with the article are two photographs of the stadium taken in the 1970s after the field had closed and before it was torn down.
Date: 2006-02-08
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Yeah, Yeah, Yeah: Kansas City, Here They Came
Description: Article focuses upon the actions of Charles O. Finley, owner of the Kansas City Athletics baseball team, to bring the Beatles to Kansas City during their 1964 U.S. tour. Specifics of the business arrangement between the band, manager Brian Epstein, and Finley that made the September 17, 1964, performance possible are provided. Area residents who recall the concert are interviewed and describe its impact upon the city.
Date: 2014-02-02
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Stadium Taking Last Swing after 48 Years at Bat
Description: Article about the demolition of the sports and entertainment stadium, with its history under various names since 1923, and photos.
Date: 1971-09-26
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Old Ball Park Leaves Its Memories
Description: Article debating the future and recalling the past of the now-deserted stadium, former home to such sports teams as the Kansas City A's, Royals, and Chiefs at 22nd & Brooklyn Avenues.
Date: 1972-10-06
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: The Knothole Gang in the stands at Municipal Stadium.
Date: 1944
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: A crowd in the stands at Municipal Stadium.
Date: 1945
Object Type: Photograph

Title: 3 & 2 All-Star Teams
Description: Group portrait of Red Birds and All-Stars, little league baseball teams, at Ruppert Stadium (Municipal Stadium).
Date: 1944
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Kansas City Blues Queen and Parade
Description: Kansas City Blues Queen and unidentified men near cars lined up outside Municipal Stadium before parade honoring the baseball team.
Date: 1954
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Kansas City Blues and Kansas City Blues Queen
Description: Group portrait of Kansas City Blues, Kansas City Blues Queen, and unidentified officials outside Municipal Stadium before parade honoring the baseball team.
Date: 1954
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: Interior view of the clubhouse/locker room of Municipal Stadium, once located at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue.
Date: 1955
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: Interior view of the "City's Lounge" at Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn.
Date: 1955
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: Interior view of showers in Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn.
Date: 1955
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: Interior view of the clubhouse/locker room facilities in Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn.
Date: 1955
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: Interior view of the clubhouse/locker room facilities in Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn.
Date: 1955
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Kansas City Blues Baseball Team
Description: Group portrait of Kansas City Blues, Kansas City Blues Queen, and unidentified officials outside Municipal Stadium before parade honoring the baseball team.
Date: 1954
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: Postcard of Municipal Stadium, once located at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue.
Object Type: Postcard

Title: Question Box: When Was the First Night Baseball Game Played in Kansas City?
Description: The first night baseball game at Municipal Stadium, then Muehlebach field, under a permanent lighting system, was played July 6, 1932. Portable electric lights equipment for night baseball was used at the field in 1930 by the Monarchs.
Date: 1956-06-07
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: Panoramic view of empty stadium and field from stands.
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Municipal Stadium
Description: View, from stands, of crowd leaving stadium across the playing field.
Date: 1930-05-02
Object Type: Photograph

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