Siebert Field
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| Siebert Field | |
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| Location | 516 15th Av. SE., Minneapolis |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Closed | NA |
| Demolished | Est.2011
owner = University of Minnesota |
| Owner | |
| Operator | University of Minnesota |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction cost | $3.00
architect = unknown |
| Former names | Bierman Field 1971-78 |
| Tenants | Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA baseball) |
| Capacity | 1,500 |
| Field dimensions | Left Field - 330 Center Field - 380 ft Right Field - 330 ft |
Siebert Field is the baseball stadium at the University of Minnesota where the Minnesota Golden Gophers college baseball team currently plays portions of their seasons. Some early season contests are held at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Twins. It is named in honor of Dick Siebert, a former head coach who led the Gophers to three national titles. Prior to 1971 the team played at Delta Field.
The University is in the planning stages of placing a new stadium on the current location.[1]
In 1994-1995, Siebert Field was home to an independent pro team, the Minneapolis Loons.[2]
[edit] Trivia
Siebert Field was built on a former Minneapolis neighborhood. The tops of the houses were razed, and the outfield is built on the foundations of old houses.
[edit] References
- ^ Athletics facilities might see repairs, upgrades - Minnesota Daily
- ^ Siebert Field - Minneapolis, Minnesota
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