Field of Dreams

Published: April 18, 2011, 7 p.m.

Gene explores the role of sports in building identity, community, and development for the city. Gene welcomes as guests Mr. Bill Bartholomay, Chairman Emeritus of the Atlanta Braves who was responsible for first bringing the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta. Jim Irwin of Green Street Properties and the man behind one of the truly unique and transformational new baseball stadiums. Cheryl Levick, the Director of Athletics for Georgia State University who oversaw the formation of GSUs new football team. And artist Chris Fennel who used 800 baseball bats to create a truly incredible sculptural arch at the entrance of Southside Park.