2008 Vintage Base Ball Playoffs and World Series

The Vintage Base Ball Federation, LLC, whose goal is to spread the charms and values of 19th century base ball (originally two words), will stage the 2nd annual Vintage Base Ball Northeast Regional Playoffs and World Championship at Bullens Field in Westfield, MA, this summer. The Playoffs will extend over two weekends (July 18, 19 & 20, and July 25, 26 & 27), and the World Championship will take place August 14, 15, 16 & 17.

In addition to the host Westfield Wheelmen, the Playoffs will include the Hartford Senators, Springfield Mass Mutuals, Simsbury Taverneers, New Hampshire Granite, Whately Pioneers, Boston Colonials and Roxbury Nine. The four-team World Championship will feature teams from Canada and California, plus the Northeast Regional Playoff winner and the Wheelmen. The Playoffs will also feature a special (vintage) exhibition game between Louis Tiant's Latin All-Stars and the Wheelmen.

This summer's games are sponsored by Charter Oak (Insurance & Financial Services) and NCYF (The Northeast Center for Youth and Families). Supporting sponsors include: MassMutual Financial Group, Reeds Landing (Retire in Style), Darby O'Brien (Advertising and Public Relations), and Westfield Bank (since 1853). Note: Tickets can be purchased at any Westfield Bank branch or at the games.

Please visit 2008 Vintage Baseball World Series Site for more info

Directions to Bullens Field, Westfield

Rt. 91 South to Exit 14 Mass Pike West (Albany)
Take Mass Pike to Exit 3
After you go through the Tolls make a right onto N. Elm St.
This is also called Rts. 10 & 202
Go straight until you go over a bridge
Take a right onto Franklin St. (Sign says Rte. 20 W. Russell / Pittsfield)
Take a left onto Hubbard St. ( .8 miles from where you turned onto Franklin St.)
Look for the field with lights by the old High School