Reflections On a Diamond Jubilee for the Birds

George Weigel reflected on the demolition of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium and its impact on local memory. Writing for The Tablet, Weigel compared the ruins of the stadium to the biblical abomination of desolation, noting that the site once served as a significant location for baseball history.

The stadium's Art Deco facade was eventually removed following the demolition, which Weigel described as a desecration of memory. While the old stadium lacked modern comforts, its successor, Camden Yards, helped spark a return to classic baseball architecture. The original site in the Waverly neighborhood now contains Youth Development Park, a baseball field established through the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.