- Siebert Field
Infobox_Baseball_Stadium
stadium_name = Siebert Field
nickname =
location = 516 15th Av. SE., Minneapolis
broke_ground =
opened = 1971
closed = NA
demolished = Est.2011owner = University of Minnesota
operator = University of Minnesota
surface = Grass
construction_cost = $3.00 architect = unknown
former_names = Bierman Field 1971-78
tenants =Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA baseball)
seating_capacity = 1,500
dimensions = Left Field - 330
Center Field - 380 ft
Right Field - 330 ftSiebert Field is the baseball stadium at the
University of Minnesota where theMinnesota Golden Gophers college baseball team currently plays portions of their seasons. Some early season contests are held at theHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome , home of theMinnesota Twins . It is named in honor ofDick Siebert , a former head coach who led the Gophers to three national titles. Prior to 1971 the team played at Delta Field.The University is in the planning stages of placing a new stadium on the current location. [ [http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2007/09/18/72163406 Athletics facilities might see repairs, upgrades - Minnesota Daily ] ]
In 1994-1995, Siebert Field was home to an independent pro team, the Minneapolis Loons. [ [http://www.ballparkreviews.com/minn/siebert.htm Siebert Field - Minneapolis, Minnesota ] ]
Numerous Minnesota State High School League baseball tournament games have been played at Siebert over the years.
Trivia
Siebert Field was built on a former Minneapolis neighborhood. The tops of the houses were razed, and the outfield is built on the foundations of old houses.
References
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