Still the One: The 20th anniversary of AutoZone Park’s opening a milestone for Memphis
Ballpark gets an assist on city getting Grizzlies, among other things
Redbirds players storm the mound to celebrate after winning game four of the Redbird's Pacific Coast League series against Fresno at Autozone Park on Sept. 15, 2018. Memphis beat the Grizzlies 5-0 to win their second straight PCL title. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
Twenty years ago to great fanfare, AutoZone Park opened its doors to Memphians for the first time. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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