Pete Browning historic Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. Browning was an important figure in baseball's history. In addition to his accomplishments as a player, which have made him a popular candidate for the Baseball Hall of Fame, his legacy is expressed in the game in other ways as well. Browning is probably best remembered today as the inspiration behind the Hillerich & Bradsby company's popular "Louisville Slugger" line of baseball bats. He was the first player to purchase a bat from the company, and they adopted the name a few years later to honor his patronage and capitalize on his fame. Browning's
Louisville Slugger Field the International League All-Stars, 6–5, in front of a sellout crowd. On July 8, 2009, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson held a concert at the ballpark. In March 2015, Louisville City FC became the stadium's second major tenant. The team plays in the United Soccer League, which at the time occupied the third division of U.S. professional soccer but has now been elevated to second-division status. On August 1, 2008 a record crowd of 18,543 people attended a concert by Dave Matthews Band. The design of Louisville Slugger Field is a joint effort of HNTB Architects of Kansas