John Cunningham Stadium was a baseball venue on the campus of the University of San Diego in San Diego, California, United States. It was home to the San Diego Toreros baseball team, a member of the Division I West Coast Conference. The park was built in 1970 and renovated in 2003. Renovations included the additions of synthetic turf in foul territory, a press box, and a public address system. The field had a capacity of 1,200 seats, all chair-backed.[1]
Cunningham Stadium | |
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Location | San Diego, CA |
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Coordinates | 32.775325°N 117.183711°W / 32.775325; -117.183711 |
Owner | University of San Diego |
Operator | University of San Diego |
Capacity | 1,200 |
Field size | 309 ft. (LF), 375 ft. (LCF), 395 ft. (CF), 385 ft. (RCF), 329 ft. (RF) |
Surface | Bermuda grass (infield/Outfield), Synthetic turf (Foul areas from third base to first base), Crushed red brick (Infield dirt) |
Scoreboard | Yes |
Construction | |
Built | 1970 |
Renovated | 2003 |
Closed | 2012 |
Demolished | 2012 |
Tenants | |
San Diego Toreros baseball (1970-2012) |
The stadium was dedicated in 1988 for former San Diego baseball coach John Cunningham. Cunningham was the Torero head coach for 34 seasons.[1][2]
Cunningham Stadium was demolished and replaced by a new venue after the 2012 season. The new ballpark, Fowler Park, was built on the same site.[3]
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