Bobo Field Explained

Bobo Field
Fullname:John P. Bobo Field
Location:5795 Lewiston Rd
Lewiston, NY, 14305
Coordinates:43.1373°N -79.0302°W
Renovated:2017
Owner:Niagara University
Operator:Niagara University
Surface:Synthetic turf
Scoreboard:Electronic
General Contractor:Anastasi Trucking & Paving Co.

John P. Bobo Field is a baseball venue in Lewiston, New York, United States. It is home to the Niagara Purple Eagles baseball team of the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The field's namesake is John P. Bobo, a Niagara Falls native and 1965 alumni.[1]

History

In 2017, the field underwent renovations included a full synthetic turf field, expanded seating areas, a new scoreboard and dugouts, a press box and a new backstop with netting.[2]

Features

The field's features include a synthetic turf playing surface, a press box, an electronic scoreboard, dugouts, a brick backstop, restrooms, and concessions.

See also

References

  1. Web site: Local Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for John P. Bobo Field Renovations . July 18, 2017 . Niagara University . www.purpleeagles.com . April 14, 2020.
  2. Web site: Local Community Celebrates Groundbreaking For John P. Bobo Field Renovations For Purple Eagles And Baseball Community . July 27, 2017 . Niagara University . www.niagara.edu . April 14, 2020.