The Venezuelan Alejandro Carrasquel, who played for the Washington Senators in the Major League, threw the first pitch of the game.

In its 70 years, the stadium has been utilised for diverse spectacles including popular dance performances and boxing matches.

On March 22, 2016, the Tampa Bay Rays faced the Cuba national baseball team in an exhibition game.

This was attended by numerous dignitaries, including President of the United States Barack Obama and Raúl Castro.

In 1956, it was the location of a student demonstration headed by José Antonio Echeverría, against the Government of Fulgencio Batista.