Blue Sox Stadium was a ballpark located in Abilene, Texas and was the home to the Abilene Blue Sox of the West Texas–New Mexico League (1946–1955) and the Big State League (1956–1957).[1] The park was located on the northeast corner of Barrow and South 14th streets; at the present time, the site is home to the H-E-B grocery store.
The stadium opened in April 1946 to host the Blue Sox and was suitable for night play from its opening date.[2]
Closure and demolition edit
Repairs were made to the stadium prior to the 1956 season, with new box seats being added along with a new infield.[3]
However, the site of the stadium was purchased and petitioned for re-zoning for the end of the 1957 baseball season.[4][5] The stadium was razed in September 1957 and replaced with a shopping center.[6]
Sources edit
- "Texas Almanac 2008–2009", The Dallas Morning News, c.2008
References edit
- ^ "The Official Site of Minor League Baseball".
- ^ "Lights Tested at Sox Stadium". Abilene Reporter-News. 19 April 1946.
- ^ "Blue Sox to Have New Look For Big State Loop Debut". 4 March 1956.
- ^ "Blue Sox Stadium Rezoning Delayed". Abilene Reporter-News. 2 July 1957.
- ^ "Chamber hears B-Sox Stadium Plan". Abilene Reporter-News. 13 September 1957.
- ^ "Blue Sox Stadium Raided by Vandals". Abilene Reporter-News. 24 September 1957.
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