Victory Field
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Victory Field is the name of the current minor league baseball
park
that is the home of the Indianapolis Indians
of the International League
. It is located in Indianapolis, Indiana
.
It opened in mid-summer 1996 and replaced Bush Stadium
, which had also been called Victory Field for some 25 years of its existence. The new park seated 15,000 fans when it was originally opened, however a 1000 seat bleacher section was removed to make room for a picnic area.
There are currently 12,496 permanent seats and room for approximately 2000 more fans on the outfield lawn, though on popular days such as the 4th of July, it is not uncommon to total over 15,000 with SRO
seats.
The name reflects the victory of the United States
in World War II
.
Victory Field is considered one of the finest facilities in all of Minor league baseball
. It has been recognized as the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America" by Baseball America
and Sports Illustrated
.
Victory Field shares the limelight with the neighboring Lucas Oil Stadium
, Conseco Fieldhouse
, the Indiana University Natatorium
, and the Michael E. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium.
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
park
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
that is the home of the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
of the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
. It is located in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
.
It opened in mid-summer 1996 and replaced Bush Stadium
Bush Stadium
Owen J. "Donie" Bush Stadium is the name of a stadium formerly used by minor league baseball team Indianapolis Indians in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its street address is 1501 West 16th Street...
, which had also been called Victory Field for some 25 years of its existence. The new park seated 15,000 fans when it was originally opened, however a 1000 seat bleacher section was removed to make room for a picnic area.
There are currently 12,496 permanent seats and room for approximately 2000 more fans on the outfield lawn, though on popular days such as the 4th of July, it is not uncommon to total over 15,000 with SRO
SRO
SRO may refer to* Standing room only, an event in which all seats are occupied leaving only places to stand** Standing Room Only, a number of different works of media** Standing Room Only, a swing band based in Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada...
seats.
The name reflects the victory of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Victory Field is considered one of the finest facilities in all of Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
. It has been recognized as the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America" by Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
and Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
.
Victory Field shares the limelight with the neighboring Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The stadium celebrated its grand opening on August 24, 2008, and its ribbon-cutting ceremony August 16, 2008. It replaced the RCA Dome as the home field of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. The stadium was built to...
, Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena, it is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association...
, the Indiana University Natatorium
Indiana University Natatorium
Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, USA. It also serves as the home of the IUPUI School of Physical Education with its offices on the second level and the Polaris Fitness Center on the first level...
, and the Michael E. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium.