Allen Field
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| Full name | John "Sonny" Allen Field |
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| Location | Stadium Drive, DI OVC ) (1973–present) |
John "Sonny" Allen Field is a
Division I Ohio Valley Conference. It is named for former Morehead State baseball coach John "Sonny" Allen. Opened in 1973, the venue has a capacity of 1,200 spectators.[1]
Naming
The venue is named for John "Sonny" Allen, who coached the Morehead State baseball program in 1954–1959, 1966, and 1969–1975, a total of 14 seasons.[2] Allen's career record was 226–137, and the program won conference championships in 1956, 1969, and 1973 under him. Allen also played basketball and served as the university's assistant athletic director.[1]
Features
Allen Field has an irregular layout, with the
left field fence.[3] As a result, the right field fence has been built much taller than the left field fence in an attempt to balance the irregular dimensions.[1][4]
The field lies next to Jayne Stadium, the university's football venue.[5]
Renovations
In 1998, stadium lighting was installed, thanks to a donation from baseball alumnus
locker rooms, and coaches' offices were improved. In 2005, the playing surface was renovated.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "John "Sonny" Allen Field". MSUEagles.com. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "2012 Morehead State Eagles Baseball Media Guide". Morehead State University Sports Information Department. Archived from the original on 2013-02-12. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Morehead State University Campus Map". MoreheadState.edu. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Picture of Sonny Allen Field". Images.Google.com. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Morehead State Ready for Annual Spring Football Game". WKYT.com. WYMT TV. 26 April 2012. Archived from the original on 4 May 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Willie Blair". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-02. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Morehead State University's Named Places, Spaces, and Units". MoreheadState.edu. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.