Birthplace of Baseball Monument NJ
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Description: The Birthplace of Baseball Monument is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, and commemorates the spot where the first organized baseball game is said to have taken place. On June 19, 1846, the Hoboken Base Ball Club faced off against the New York Base Ball Club in a game that marked the beginnings of modern baseball. The monument, situated in the historic Elysian Fields, features a bronze statue of a player in a vintage uniform, poised to throw a ball. It serves as a tribute to the rich history and cultural significance of baseball in America, and attracts visitors from near and far who come to pay homage to the birthplace of this beloved sport.