March 23, 1994: The Jake Becomes The Jake ⚾️
Jacobs Field is named.
Richard Jacobs buys naming rights for next 20 yrs to Cleveland’s ‘Gateway’ Development stadium. Soon to be dubbed ‘The Jake’ it is a gem of a ballpark & city treasure
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