John Cunningham Stadium Explained

John Cunningham Stadium
Nickname:Cunningham Stadium
Location:San Diego, CA
Coordinates:32.7753°N -117.1837°W
Built:1970
Renovated:2003
Closed:2012
Demolished:2012
Owner:University of San Diego
Operator:University of San Diego
Surface:Bermuda grass (infield/Outfield), Synthetic turf (Foul areas from third base to first base), Crushed red brick (Infield dirt)
Scoreboard:Yes
Capacity:1,200
Dimensions:309 ft. (LF), 375 ft. (LCF), 395 ft. (CF), 385 ft. (RCF), 329 ft. (RF)
Tenants:San Diego Toreros baseball (1970-2012)

John Cunningham Stadium was a ballpark in San Diego, California, located on the campus of the University of San Diego. It was home of San Diego Toreros baseball, a member of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference.

History

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]

The stadium was dedicated in 1988 for former San Diego baseball coach John Cunningham. Cunningham was the Torero head coach for 34 seasons.[2]

John 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]

References

  1. http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/facilities/cunningham-stadium.html Cunningham Stadium
  2. Web site: John Cunningham . ABCA.org . The American Baseball Coaches Association . 25 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100707014316/http://www.abca.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18900&ATCLID=1245663 . 7 July 2010 . dead .
  3. Web site: Kenney . Kirk . New Yard Next Year at USD . UTSanDiego.com . The San Diego Union-Tribune . 25 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306192810/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jan/28/new-yard-next-year-usd/?page=2 . 6 March 2014 . 28 January 2012 . dead .