Tony Zupo Field

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Tony Zupo Field
Tony Zupo Field
Former namesLawrence Park
LocationLawrence Avenue and Washington Street, Lodi, California
Coordinates 38°08′23″N121°16′00″W / 38.139826°N 121.266768°W / 38.139826; -121.266768
OperatorLodi Parks & Recreation
Capacity 3,000
Field sizeLeft Field:
Center Field:
Right Field:
SurfaceNatural grass
Opened1924
Tenants
Lodi Guild Wines 1946-2000
Lodi Crushers (CL) 1966–69, 1984
Lodi Padres (CL) 1970–71
Lodi Orions (CL) 1972
Lodi Lions (CL) 1973
Lodi Orioles (CL) 1974–75
Lodi Dodgers (CL) 1976–83
Lodi Crushers (GWL) 2015–16

Tony Zupo Field, originally known as Lawrence Park, [1] is a stadium in Lodi, California. It was primarily used for baseball and was the home of various versions of the Lodi Crushers, first in the California League from 1966 to 1969 and again in 1984 and later the collegiate wood bat Great West League in 2016. [2] The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000 people.

Fire

On September 23, 2019, the main grandstands and press box of Tony Zupo Field were destroyed in a fire. At the time, the damage was extensive, but the city and community were in hope of getting the destroyed area demolished and rebuilt in time for baseball season. [3]

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References

  1. "Fire destroys grandstand, press box at historic Tony Zupo Field in Lodi". The Record . September 23, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  2. Pahigian, Josh (2007). The Ultimate Minor League Baseball Road Trip: A Fan's Guide to AAA, AA, A, and Independent League Stadiums. Rowman & Littlefield p. 405. ISBN   978-1-5992-1627-0.
  3. "VIDEO: Historic Lodi Baseball Field Damaged In Fire". KOVR CBS 13 Sacramento website. September 23, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2021.