As LaGrave Field prepares for demolition, fans of Fort Worth sports have a unique opportunity to take home a piece of the stadium’s legacy.
The Tarrant Regional Water District will host an online auction featuring memorabilia from the beloved field, with bidding open until Nov. 5, according to the LSO Auctions website.
The auction kicked off earlier this week and offers a range of items, many of which are tied to the history the Fort Worth Cats, a minor league baseball team that called LaGrave Field its home for nearly nine decades.
Among the items available for bidding are 15 handrails emblazoned with the Fort Worth Cats logo, 219 rows of stadium seats, and various pavers from the stadium grounds.
Bids for the seats start as low as $5 for smaller sections, while rows with more than 20 seats will begin at $55. Handrails can be secured for a minimum of $25 on the auction website, allowing fans to own a tangible piece of the stadium’s history.
LaGrave Field, situated off North Main Street in Fort Worth, has a storied past, dating back to its opening in 1926. Over the years, it has hosted some of the most legendary baseball players, including Jackie Robinson and Joe DiMaggio.
Despite a major renovation in 1950, following fire and flood damage, the stadium faced challenges, including a demolition in 1967 and a later rebuild in 2001.
After years of declining use, the Tarrant Regional Water District decided to demolish LaGrave Field, a decision made in June 2024 based on a consultant’s recommendation, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. The firm, HR&A Advisors, determined that the stadium lacked the potential to attract a professional sports team for year-round operation.
The water district’s board of directors approved the demolition during a meeting on Oct. 15, and Dallas-based contractor Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition has been contracted to carry out the work.
Notably, the district has dealt with ongoing issues of vandalism and break-ins at LaGrave Field over the past decade or so, according to The Fort Worth Report.
While the auction presents a final chance for fans to celebrate the stadium’s history, it also marks the end of an era for a community that has cherished its baseball roots. As the countdown to the demolition begins, those who grew up watching games at LaGrave Field can now bid farewell by claiming a piece of its legacy for themselves.
For more information and to participate in the auction, readers can visit LSOauctions for a full listing of available items from LaGrave Field’s historic past.
