Uncovering the History of Sports in Westerville: A Journey Through Time

Nestled in the heart of Ohio, just a few miles outside of Columbus, sits the charming and historic community of Westerville. Known for its welcoming residents and peaceful atmosphere, this quaint suburb has been home to some truly remarkable sporting events over the past 150 years.

For those looking to explore the local history that is tied to sports, there are plenty of unique opportunities available in Westerville. Whether youre interested in learning about basketball legends or discovering forgotten baseball diamonds, this town has something for everyone.

To start your journey through time, head down to Hanby Stadium (410 N Spring Rd) where youll find a monument dedicated to Alonzo Stagg. This legendary football coach made his mark on both college athletics and on Westerville when he served as head coach at Otterbein University from 18911892.

From there, wander over to Everal Barn and Homestead (60 N Cleveland Ave). Not only is this onetime stagecoach stop steeped in history dating back more than two centuries but it also happens to be incredibly important location for early baseball enthusiasts. The homestead was owned by Abner Doubledays cousin who brought Doubledays love for baseball here even before he supposedly invented it elsewhere!

If softball is more your thing then make sure not miss visiting Hoff Woods Park (556 McCorkle Blvd), which regularly hosts league games during summer evenings.Watch people play with a smile as they enjoy socializing while playing matches.

Lastly dont forget about ice hockey! Head towards Mount Carmel St Anns Arena(750 S Cleveland Ave) ,the most modern rink hosting various leagues ranging from youth level players all the way up professionals like Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen honed their skills here.

Overall westerville offers an abundance of sporting traditions beyond what we covered above. Its unique heritage and dedication to community make it the perfect place to explore Ohios love affair with sports!

Websites:

https://www.westerville.org/

https://www.visitwesterville.org/

https://otterbeincardinals.com/sports/2011/6/23/stagg.aspx

Twitter names:

@WestervilleGov, @VisitWesterville