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As seen in the West Haven Voice September 4th, 2025, edition. See the original article here. The West Haven Yankees were the pride of West Haven, winning a total of four Eastern League titles across nearly their decade-long stay. Playing in Quigley Stadium and in West Haven as a whole had its benefits. For one, West Haven’s baseball history was rich, with the semi-pro Sailors and even Yankee legends such as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig barnstorming at Donovan Field in the 1920s.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of New York Sports Show, LLC. Despite this article being created by a 2025 candidate, it is not politically influenced . Dominic Konareski founded the Save Quigley Stadium Project in 2022, with the goal of renovating one of West Haven’s most historic landmarks. Quigley Stadium, which was built by Mo Quigley in 1947 and later sold to the City of West Haven in 1951, is

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