Landmarks of Baseball History in America

10 Most Inspiring Baseball Landmarks in the U.S.

Baseball's siren song is unlike that of any other sport. It promises us rich American history, mythical figures, and great battlefields in the form of ballparks. These sites are powerful because they take us back to a great moment, a hero, to a piece of our past.

Check out these photos of 10 of my favorite inspiring baseball landmarks around the United States.

Chris Epting is the author of 17 books including "Roadside Baseball" and "The Birthplace Book." He also hosts the syndicated radio show The Pop Culture Road Trip and is national spokesman for the Save-A-Landmark program. Gallery text adapted from his book "Roadside Baseball" (Santa Monica Press).

All photos courtesy of the author.