Glen Rock Athletic Club

Glen Rock Athletic Club Glen Rock’s favorite social club,
bar, and rental hall. Established 1938. The team, which was created largely by the late Capt. John J. Faber, or “Mr. Baseball."

The Glen Rock Athletic Club, which was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1938, is one of Glen Rock’s oldest operating businesses and was originally purchased by a “group of guys who wanted a place to go." Now outfitted with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a large shuffleboard table, a pool table and multiple dartboards, the club has changed since its inception seven decades ago. The origina

l focus for the club was on the semi-pro baseball team — The Rockers — that competed against surrounding towns. Baseball,” as everyone back then reportedly called him — his obituary in a newspaper clipping from the 1950s referred to him as "Glen Rock's Mr. The team competed on Doremus Oval (now named John J. Faber Memorial Field) against the Midland Park Rangers, Allendale Allendalers, DuMuro Comets of Passaic, Newburgh Jewels and other teams in the neighboring areas. Over the course of the Athletic Club’s semi-pro history, the team had former Yankees legend Whitey Ford and Midland Park native Johnny Vander Meer pitch for the team. In August 1951, Ford took time off from his duties with the U.S. Army in Fort Monmouth and pitched a shutout for the Rockers – striking out 17 hitters. Larry Doby, the second African-American player to be signed to play in the major leagues and first to do so in the American League, played for the Rockers under Faber before Major League Baseball integrated minority players in 1946. Doby would enter the major leagues after a stint with the Athletic Club and go on to appear in seven All-Star games and place second in the 1954 MVP voting. Today, the Glen Rock Athletic Club is a destination for local families who wish to gather and socialize. The GRAC holds many events designed to bring our community closer together. We also make regular donations to various organizations which benefit our childrens' education and athletic endeavors. In order to visit the AC, you must be a member or a guest of a member in good standing. Memberships are available for purchase for $150 per year. For more information, please contact us at the e-mail address below. Thank you!

Today at the GRAC. Live British Rock music on the patio at 5:30 than the watch the NY Knicks on the big screen 8:30
06/13/2026

Today at the GRAC. Live British Rock music on the patio at 5:30 than the watch the NY Knicks on the big screen 8:30

Stop down to the club to watch the start of FIFA World Cup with USA taking on Paraguay at 9pm.
06/12/2026

Stop down to the club to watch the start of FIFA World Cup with USA taking on Paraguay at 9pm.

Upcoming events at the GRAC
06/04/2026

Upcoming events at the GRAC

Stop down the club Wednesday night to watch the Knicks on the big screen with sound or out back in the patio.
06/02/2026

Stop down the club Wednesday night to watch the Knicks on the big screen with sound or out back in the patio.

Tonight at the club, watch the road to the Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens take on the Carolina Hurricanes on the bi...
05/27/2026

Tonight at the club, watch the road to the Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens take on the Carolina Hurricanes on the big screen.

This Saturday night at the club. Giveaways and light refreshments served after.
05/26/2026

This Saturday night at the club. Giveaways and light refreshments served after.

Stop down to the club tonight and check out the NBA and NHL playoff games.
05/21/2026

Stop down to the club tonight and check out the NBA and NHL playoff games.

Stop down to the club tonight. NHL playoffs. Subway series and Ronda Rousey MMA fight.
05/16/2026

Stop down to the club tonight. NHL playoffs. Subway series and Ronda Rousey MMA fight.

Get your tickets while spots are still available!
05/11/2026

Get your tickets while spots are still available!

Address

221 Main Street
Glen Rock, NJ
07452

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 1am
Wednesday 12pm - 1am
Thursday 12pm - 1am
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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