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FLASHBACK 1986: Dan Pattison shares his favorite recollections of Derks Field
In a love affair closer to home, this writer can remember many events that he has seen at the old ball park—Derks Field.
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Title: Dan's Derks Field Memories Author: Dan Pattison Date: June, 1986 "The most beautiful thing there is in the world is to see a ball park filled with fans." —The late Bill Veeck, former Chicago White Sox Owner Oh, my! Bill Veeck was sure telling the truth.
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