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 (NCAA) (1970–2012)

John Cunningham Stadium was a ballpark in San Diego, California, located on the campus of the University of San Diego. It was the home of the San Diego Toreros baseball team.

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 .