OMAHA, Neb. — The College World Series left Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium nine years ago, but driving up the hill from Interstate 80, those of us who were fortunate enough to attend games there still have that same feeling of wonderment.
This was, after all, college baseball's most sacred ground for more than 60 years.
Now an exhibit that is part of the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo, what is left of the field essentially has the dimensions for whiffle ball. But there are markers everywhere reminding when the grounds were meant for baseball - the original home plate and its location, markers for the other three bases, original seats saved during the stadium's demolition in 2012, foul poles and, of course, that iconic sign with Rosenblatt's last name.