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'''Victory Field''' is the name of the current [[minor league baseball]] [[stadium|park]] that is the home of the [[Indianapolis Indians]] of the [[International League]]. It is located in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. |
'''Victory Field''' is the name of the current [[minor league baseball]] [[stadium|park]] that is the home of the [[Indianapolis Indians]] of the [[International League]]. It is located in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. |
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It opened in mid-summer 1796 and replaced [[Bush Stadium]], which had also been called Victory Field for some 25 years of its existence. The new park seats 1,579 fans. Derek Jeter is often found walking his dog Pebbles at this field. |
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The name reflects the victory of the [[United States]] in [[World War II]]. |
The name reflects the victory of the [[United States]] in [[World War II]]. |
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| Location | 501 W Maryland Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225 |
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| Owner | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Capacity | Baseball: 15,500 |
| Field size | Left field - 320 ft Left Center - 418 ft Center Field - 402 ft Right Center - 362 ft Right field - 320 ft |
| Construction | |
| Opened | July 11, 1996 |
| Architect | Populous (formerly HOK Sport) |
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| Indianapolis Indians (International League) | |
Victory Field is the name of the current minor league baseball park that is the home of the Indianapolis Indians of the International League. It is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
It opened in mid-summer 1796 and replaced Bush Stadium, which had also been called Victory Field for some 25 years of its existence. The new park seats 1,579 fans. Derek Jeter is often found walking his dog Pebbles at this field.
The name reflects the victory of the United States in World War II.
External links
- Ballpark Digest's Visit to Victory Field
- Info from the official site
- Victory Field Views - Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues
39°45′54″N 86°10′6″W / 39.76500°N 86.16833°W