Newark's Baseball History

Check out today's NY Times for this great article about the rich history of black baseball in the Newark, and the surrounding regional areas.

The Newark Bears are incredibly proud to continue the legacy of both the original Newark Bears, as well as the Newark Eagles - a former member of the Negro Leagues. The Newark Eagles were one of the most successful teams in the league and in 1946, they won the Black World Series Championship. Future Hall-of-Famers Larry Doby, Monte Irvin, Ray Dandridge, Leon Day and Willie Wells were all Newark Eagles.

Last September, Monte Irvin came to the ballpark for the Newark Ring of Honor induction.

To learn more about the history of baseball in Newark, be sure to stop by the Newark Bears History room located on the concourse behind home plate next time you are at The Den!

...and they're off!

The bus just left The Den taking the players to their first game of the 2008 season vs. The Long Island Ducks. Tonight's game in Long Island starts at 7:05 PM. However, you can listen to the Bears game on the radio by tuning into 89.5 WSOU or on-line radio by clicking here. Don't forget, the Bears open at home on Tuesday April 29th vs the Bridgeport Bluefish at 7:05.

Take Children To Work Day!

Some of the smallest members of the Newark Bears family are in the office today celebrating Take Our Children To Work Day. Kayla Benvenutti and Kevin Brandt have spent the day learning about what their parents do in the office. I am sure all of their friends are going to be extremely jealous when they find out that they got to spend the day at the ballpark! We'll make sure not to work them too hard.

New Name Plates Added!

Attention new season ticket holders! Your personalized name plate is now ready! All full season and half season ticket holders receive a permanent name plate on their seat at the ball park. How cool is that?? Season ticket holders have their OWN official seat at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.

Want your own seat?? Season ticket plans are still available by calling 1-866-55-4BEAR

Justin Gimelstob Coming To The Den!

This just in! Justin Gimelstob, former ATP tennis pro, will be joining us on Tennis Night on May 9th. Gimelstob is a graduate of Newark Academy and is one of NJ's most successful athletes. On tour, Gimelstob has been known to be kind of a ham. Can't wait to see what kind of shenanigans he gets into at the Den. Thanks to the USTA-Eastern for helping to bring Justin out to the game. 

Check out this exciting Gimelstob clip!

New Outfield Signs Up!

With only a little over a week before the Bears open at home, some finishing touches are taking place all over the ball park. Currently a crew is outside updating some of the outfield signs. This new Prudential sign was hung in the newly named Prudential Picnic Den. Also, the at&t and Applebees signs in the outfield were replaced and are looking shiny and new.

Welcome Game Day Staff!

Things are really cranking down here! Over the last few days we have seen some familiar, and new faces around the ballpark. Not only have the players arrived at the Den - but things are starting to fall into place with the 2008 game day staff. The game day staff plays an integral part in offering our fans the best experience possible at the ballpark and we are working hard to make sure everyone on this year's staff is prepared to offer that.

Being apart of the Bears team, is like being apart of a big family. If you are still interested in working for the Bears this summer, a final job fair will be held on May 8th at 6:05 PM. All those attending the job fair will need a game ticket to enter the ball park. For more information, be sure to check out the Bears website.