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The stadium was designed by none other than Branch Rickey, to house the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league team, the Newport News Dodgers. Legends such as Gil Hodges and Johnny Bench (Reds had a minor league team there in the 1960’s) have stepped foot on the field. Yes, the stadium is decrypted in several sections, but the wooden bleachers and old fashioned dugouts make the fans step into the baseball history. War Memorial Stadium has been the home to the summer collegiate team of the Coastal Plain League, the Peninsula Pilots, since 2000. What makes the stadium great in the present Continue reading War Memorial Stadium, a Piece of Baseball History in Hampton, VA→

The first thing that is noticeable at the home of the Martinsville Mustangs of the Coastal Plain League (Summer ball short-season) is that the infield is astroturf, while the outfield is natural grass; a rare, yet interesting combination. Walking into the main entrance, the fans walk down steps into the seating area, just the way baseball stadiums should be designed. However, overall the layout is a little too complex. The complexity of the layout does make Hooker Field unique, however. There is a picnic area down the left field line which gives a great space for families with small children, Continue reading Hooker Field, an Interesting Summer Ball Stadium→