The Ballpark at Jackson
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) 2023–present |
The Ballpark at Jackson is a 6,000-seat
. It opened in 1998.The Ballpark at Jackson was built by the
It also hosts other events, including
History
In conjunction with
With no team lined up for 2021, the Generals agreed to operate The Ballpark at Jackson as a temporary home for the
In December 2021, the Prospect League announced that the Jackson Rockabillys will play home games at the ballpark for the 2023 season.[8]
Naming rights
From its opening until November 1, 2012, The Ballpark at Jackson was known as Pringles Park, due to a naming rights agreement with Procter & Gamble, then-owners of the Pringles brand, which has a factory in Jackson. In 2012, the Pringles brand was sold to Kellogg's. Kellogg's opted not to renew the naming rights agreement, and the name was changed to The Ballpark at Jackson for the 2013 season.[9]
Notable events
The Ballpark at Jackson has hosted the 1999 and 2011 Southern League All-Star Games and the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2021 Ohio Valley Conference baseball tournament.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e Knight, Graham. "The Ballpark at Jackson". Baseball Pilgrimages. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Friedman, Adam (December 9, 2020). "Jackson Generals Not Invited to Join the New Minor League Baseball, Future Is Uncertain". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Friesen, Paul (May 7, 2021). "Katz's Goldeyes Face High, Hard One From Tennessee Mayor". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Shields, Brandon (May 16, 2021). "A Timeline of Jackson Generals and City of Jackson's Heated Exchanges". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (June 1, 2021). "Goldeyes to Play in Jackson Following Agreement with City". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (November 10, 2021). "City Takes Control of the Ballpark at Jackson After Arbitration Win". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Jackson, Tenn. added to Prospect League beginning in 2023". Prospect League (Press release). December 14, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, David (December 3, 2012). "Ballpark not benefiting from Pringles Park sign". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Baseball Championships". Ohio Valley Conference. Retrieved February 12, 2012.[permanent dead link]