Major League Baseball Spring Training -- Cactus League 2014 Schedule
Spring Training for Major League Baseball is underway and metro Phoenix Arizona is blessed with the greatest concentration of professional baseball facilities anyway in the United States.
Spring Training first came to Arizona in 1947, when the Cleveland Indians and New York Giants decided to train here. The Cactus League now plays host to 15 professional baseball teams.
Here is a photo of a Spring Training Program from the mid 1970s, from my own sports memorabilia collection.
Spring Training Program from the mid 1970s
The Cactus League also provides an important boost to the local economy, as many baseball fans head to Arizona to see their favorite team in action. The more intimate setting also provides a greater degree of contact between the players and fans.
If you're interested in watching a game, you can find a link to the complete Cactus League schedule HERE.
Major League Baseball Spring Training -- Cactus League 2014 Schedule
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