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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to the @woosoxnation.bsky.social and City of Worcester on the continued success of Polar Park

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Opinion/Guest column: Tip of the WooSox cap to staff - and to fans

Why I am so grateful to the people of Worcester and the fans who “flock to the pahk” from all over New England and beyond.

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Sep 9

Beautiful isn’t she!

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you Worcester Red Sox for the joy and honor of working with you on Polar Park. What a kick to a part of the WooSox Hall of Fame along side baseball legends Jarren Duran and JP Ricciardi. @woosoxnation.bsky.social @woosoxc.bsky.social

MassLive @masslive.bsky.social · Aug 21

WooSox welcome Jarren Duran, Janet Marie Smith and JP Ricciardi into newest Hall of Fame class

“I’ve watched him develop and mature over the years," WooSox manager Chad Tracy said on behalf of Jarren Duran. "He really is a joy to watch play the game of baseball."

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Aug 1

What fun! A day game and what a crew!

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jul 27

Then and now. 1990 painted mural of future HOK Sport (Populous) rendering of Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Memorial Stadium office. 1992 view from B&O warehouse window. And for proof nothing stays the same, today’s perspective. Model in foreground instagram.com/archmodelsbybr…

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jul 24

Welcome to Dodger Stadium!

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jul 7

Tile mosaic walls at Dodger Stadium mimic the beautiful murals at LAX. Thanks LA Times and Bill Shaikin for the focus on the 1961 art of Janet Bennett and the creative flare that Brenda Levin has given Dodger Stadium in recent years. www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...

Commentary: LAX won't say who designed its iconic murals, but the Dodgers will. Why?

The Dodgers redesigned the hallway leading to the Dodgers' clubhouse this season. It's an ode to the iconic LAX mosaic murals installed in 1961. But there's more to the story.

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jun 26

Ballparks are living organisms”: Janet Marie Smith reflects on career in ballpark design “You're never going to be an expert,” Smith said. “There is nothing like listening to the fans.” #woosox #polarpark #MiLB www.milb.com/news/janet-m...

“Ballparks are living organisms”: Janet Marie Smith reflects on storied career in ballpark design

To headline this year’s UniBank Women in Sports Day on Saturday, June 7 in a packed DCU Club at Polar Park, renowned ballpark designer and 2025 WooSox Hall of Famer Janet Marie Smith spoke about how s...

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jun 6

Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota are the beneficiaries of the brains and tenacity of Alan Rifkin. Thanks @baltimoresun.bsky.social for the focus on his significant contributions.

Raw MLB @rawmlb.bsky.social · Jun 6

Baltimore Sun Hall of Fame 2025: Alan Rifkin, sports lawyer

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It’s easy these days to see the appeal of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the 33-year-old Baltimore stadium…

Baltimore Sun Hall of Fame 2025: Alan Rifkin, sports lawyer - MLB

It’s easy these days to see the appeal of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the 33-year-old Baltimore stadium that was the forerunner of a generation of retro,

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jun 5

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Home runs and heroines: women in sports day returns to Polar Park

Ballpark legend Janet Marie Smith headlines a day celebrating women in sports leadership, design, and community impact

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · May 11

Come for lunch and a conversation at Polar Park Saturday June 7 noon @woosoxnation.bsky.social @woosoxc.bsky.social

On Saturday, June 7, we'll present our fourth annual “UniBank Women in… | Worcester Red Sox

On Saturday, June 7, we'll present our fourth annual “UniBank Women in Sports Day” celebrations at Polar Park that were snowed out on Saturday, April 12⚾🥎🏀🏐🏑⚽ UniBank for Savings Canopy Team We&#...

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · May 11

Such a great tradition at ⁦Pimlico. Jockeys watching the races from above the paddock. Rock stars in their field.

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · May 4

@heavyjstudios.bsky.social artwork celebrating Rennie Sennett is a great addition to beautiful PNC Park. Another good reason for @pirates seats on the club level to see the original!

Heavy J Studios #CardSky @heavyjstudios.bsky.social · Apr 5

Happy birthday 🎂 to Rennie Stennett 🇵🇦 whose 1976 Topps card I got to know extremely well during the 2023 preseason. Find a gigantic print on the 100 level at PNC Park and the original ✨ in the PBC area of the ballpark. Thanks to @janetmariesmith.bsky.social and the @pirates.com for the opportunity.

Heavy J Studios Rennie Stennett mosaic made from nearly 6000 individual pieces of glitter paper.

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · May 4

Thank you @worcestermainfo.bsky.social and deep gratitude to @woosoxnation.bsky.social and @worcdsa.bsky.social for the chance to work on this gem of a ballpark. Wouldn’t be there without Larry Lucchino and Ed Augustus and all the Canal District faithful!

Worcester MA Info @worcestermainfo.bsky.social · Apr 12

The Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate will enshrine Jarren Duran, Janet Marie Smith and J.P. Ricciardi as the 2025 WooSox Hall of Fame inductees. www.telegram.com/story/sports... #Worcester #worcesterma #Massachusetts

'The family that made this all happen': Worcester Red Sox announce 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

After establishing the WooSox Hall of Fame last year, the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate announced the three new members for their second class.

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Apr 13

Wow! What a wonderful honor and such a kick to be a part of the WooSox HOF! Thank you so much to my colleagues and friends in Worcester who have made Polar Park such a gem within minor league baseball. www.milb.com/news/woosox-...

Worcester Red Sox to Enshrine Janet Marie Smith, JP Ricciardi, and Jarren Duran as Second Class of the WooSox Hall of Fame

Janet Marie Smith, the renowned ballpark planner who is the Worcester Red Sox Ballpark Design Advisor, JP Ricciardi, a Worcester Major League Baseball icon, and Jarren Duran, the former WooSox and cur...

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Apr 4

Sunday afternoon in Baltimore at Parkway Theatre 2:30pm. New Babe Ruth film followed by commentary from these greats: Jane Leavy Shawn Herne Bill Jenkinson Michael Gibbons panelists. Adrienne Robertson will moderate. I’ll make a cameo appearance too!

Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Apr 3

Here is some Sunday fun in Charm City prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pag...

American Hercules: Babe Ruth + POST-SCREENING PANEL

An incorrigible boy transforms into a global superhero wielding a powerful home run swing and a big smile. Through the use of rare and enhanced archival material, coupled with fresh historical and psy...

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Apr 3

Here is some Sunday fun in Charm City prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pag...

American Hercules: Babe Ruth + POST-SCREENING PANEL

An incorrigible boy transforms into a global superhero wielding a powerful home run swing and a big smile. Through the use of rare and enhanced archival material, coupled with fresh historical and psy...

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SABR Baseball Cards @sabrbbcards.bsky.social · Mar 28

#WomensHistoryMonth salute to former Portland Sea Dogs coach Katie Krall, a brilliant baseball mind now teaching at Northwestern University. First female to coach first base at the AA level. #CardSky

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Mar 27

Happy Opening Day!

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Mar 14

Thank you MLB Network! What a joy to work with so many great owners and executives, creative professionals and enthusiastic fans I love these ballparks so much ! www.mlb.com/video/spotli...

Spotlighting Janet Marie Smith's career | 03/13/2025

In honor of Women's History Month, MLB Network spotlights Janet Marie Smith's illustrious career as an architect of multiple MLB Ballparks

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Mar 4

Well I love this! Thanks so much for the honor @heavyjstudios.bsky.social and @sabrbbcards.bsky.social

SABR Baseball Cards @sabrbbcards.bsky.social · Mar 3

#WomensHistoryMonth salute to @dodgers.com EVP and legendary ballpark designer @janetmariesmith.bsky.social. Remarkably, no official baseball cards yet, so enterprising SABR members have taken matters into their own hands.

Signed custom cards of Janet Marie Smith

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Feb 15

Almost ready! #openingday2025 #dodgerstadium

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jan 22

Here is what a frozen Allegheny River looks like. Zero degrees at PNC Park today. Might have been colder crossing the Roberto Clemente Bridge but I was too woosie to try.

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jan 15

Well that was a fun conversation ! Now i miss the Astrodome! www.mlb.com/news/basebal...

That time San Diego nearly had a floating ballpark

Famous Irish designer and architect Eileen Gray probably said it best way back in the early 20th century. "To create, one must first question everything." It's hard to know if the city council members...

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Janet Marie Smith @janetmariesmith.bsky.social · Jan 1

www.baltimoresun.com/2025/01/01/o... @baltimoresun.bsky.social nice summary of elements that made Camden Yards stand out when it opened 1992.

As Orioles plan Camden Yards upgrades, they face task of protecting its timeless legacy

The Orioles are planning $400 million Camden Yards renovations with the potential for more if they can reach a development rights agreement.

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