Recognition
Spike Owen was honored with the founding of the Spike Owen Memorial Ballpark in 2003. The ballpark is located in Bay Village, Ohio and was the site of several games of MLB Showdown, a card game made by Wizards of the Coast. It was founded by Michael Eller, a former Bay Village resident who is a fan of Owen and an avid showdown player.
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