RFK Stadium History, Washington DC

The Story of World Bank President Eugene Black’s Annual Baseball Outings with World Bank Staff

September 6, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Discover the story of World Bank President Eugene Black’s annual baseball outings with World Bank staff, which began in 1950 and continued through at least 1962. Learn more about this early example of “baseball diplomacy” and see photos of the Washington Senators greeting the World Bank staff.

Explore RFK Stadium From Above in This Spectacular Photo

June 3, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Discover RFK Stadium from a unique angle with this beautiful photo! See the aerial view of the famous stadium and explore the unique perspective from above.

“Bigger Than Jesus” Beatles Play D.C. Stadium in ’66

April 27, 2026February 13, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Beatles became embroiled in a massive controversy with John Lennon’s incendiary comments.

When Baseball Returned to RFK Stadium in 1987

April 21, 2026May 8, 2012 by ghostsofdc

On April 5th, 1987, a charity exhibition game between the world champion New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies brought baseball back to Washington, DC after 16 years. Read the story of the cold and wet game at RFK Stadium and Washington’s desire for a team.

The Washington Padres: How Baseball Almost Returned to DC in 1974

November 7, 2023May 7, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Willie McCover 1974 Topps Washington "Nat'l Lea"

In 1973, a Washington investor group agreed to buy the San Diego Padres and move them to DC for the 1974 season. The deal collapsed at the last minute.

Witnessing History at RFK Stadium: Saeed Al-Owairan’s 1994 World Cup Goal

April 27, 2026March 25, 2012 by ghostsofdc

It’s Sunday and you’re probably catching up on last week’s GoDC posts. Here’s a really quick one for you, and you’ll enjoy this if you’re a soccer fan.

If you’re a casual fan, you may not remember that in 1994 the U.S. hosted the World Cup, and some of the games were held ar our own RFK Stadium. Below is a video of one of the greatest goals in World Cup history. Saeed Al-Owairan sprints across the length of the field to score an unforgettable goal, helping the Saudi team advance to the second round for the first time ever.

Happy Sunday. Unfortunately for you, tomorrow is Monday.

Eastern High School: History of The Pride of Capitol Hill

November 29, 2019February 13, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Eastern High School, 1700 E St. NE (Wikipedia)

I thought it would be a good to branch out and do a on Eastern High School (check them out on Facebook) near RFK Stadium. It’s a beautiful building at 1700 East Capitol St. NE, originally built in 1923. The original Eastern High School building was building in the 1890s at 7th and C St. SE.

This past fall, they started a unique program of enrolling a new ninth grade class, growing the school by one class each year until this incoming class of 300 freshman graduates in 2015.

So, the next “If Walls Could Talk” will be Eastern High School: The Pride of Capitol Hill. Also, I know the poll we’re running is for the next “If Walls Could Talk,” but I thought I could slide this one in before since it’s a school and not a restaurant. I’m sure you won’t mind … and plus, Capitol Hill is underrepresented on Ghosts of DC.