Rediscovering the Lively Sports History of Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ is a city that embodies resolute and vibrant multiculturalism. It is home to rich sports history and has produced legendary athletes such as Sugar Ray Robinson, Shaquille ONeal, and Mike Tyson. Exploring the past of its wellknown sports events can give visitors a peek into the soul of this gritty metropolis.

The first stop for any avid sports fan should be the Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark). This multipurpose indoor arena hosts various professional teams in ice hockey and includes some major concerts. Its predecessor was named after one of Americas most iconic boxing legends The James J Braddock North Hudson County Park Boxing Arena (Palisade Ave & 32nd St, Union City).

Newarks Riverfront Stadium (450 Broad St) built in 1999 replaced Ruppert Stadium which had been host to Negro League baseball games from late 1930 until mid1940s when Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseballs color line.

Another place with deep roots in baseball history is Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium(450 Broad Street). From this spot fans can see across Passaic river into neighboring Harrison; on July 11th 1922 Babe Ruth hit his recordsetting539th homerun at Harrisons Pershing Field.

For more insights into Newarks legendary fighters visit Ironbound Boxing Academy located at Independence Park(776 Ferdinand Street). Besides being famous for exceptional physical fitness training discipline involved has also helped shape many young lives since establishment nearly halfacentury ago.

Finally,the Davis Sports Complex(Courtney Bryan Way), established by Sanford Davisin honor of his slain son Keith who was k*lledby gunfire while cleaning up an innercity park back in June1978,is one among few great locations built exclusively for track field events.

All these places help showcase what makes Newarks sports scene truly vibrant, as history and culture mix together on every playing field.

Websites:

https://www.prucenter.com/

Twitter: @PruCenter

http://www.riverfrontstadium.com/

Twitter: @NRiverfrontStdm

http://ibxacademy.org/

Twitter:@IronboundBoxing

https://www.newarknj.gov/davissportscomplex