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Dallas / Optimist Park
DALLAS (OPTIMIST) PARK 1928-1949
Built in 1928, Dallas Park served as the baseball field for the Dallas Mil 1teams coached by H.E. "Hub" Myhand, who came to Huntsville in 1927 as physical director for Dallas Manufacturing Co. Until the 1940's, he was Mr. Baseball in Huntsville. During these years, semi-pro baseball featuring local mill teams drew loyal crowds of up to 6,000 fans. In 1935, the Lincoln and Dallas Mill teams merged to form the Redcaps. The Huntsville Dr. Peppers (1937-1943), a women's semi-pro softball team coached by Cecil Fain, also played here.
(Continued on other side) ALABAMA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 1994
The City of Huntsville and the NE Huntsville Civic Association co­ sponsored this Alabama Historical Association marker. Located at the northeast corner of Oakwood Avenue and Andrew Jackson Way in Huntsville, Alabama, it was dedicated on July 30, 1995. See Reference 41 for more information regarding Dallas/Optimist Park and the many teams that played ball there.
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