John Cunningham Stadium

John Cunningham Stadium

Cunningham Stadium
Location	San Diego, CA
Coordinates	32.775325°N 117.183711°W / 32.775325; -117.183711
Owner	University of San Diego
Operator	University of San Diego
Capacity	1,200
Field size	309 ft. (LF), 375 ft. (LCF), 395 ft. (CF), 385 ft. (RCF), 329 ft. (RF)
Surface	Bermuda grass (infield/Outfield), Synthetic turf (Foul areas from third base to first base), Crushed red brick (Infield dirt)
Scoreboard	Yes
Construction
Built	1970
Renovated	2003
Closed	2012
Demolished	2012
Tenants
San Diego Toreros (NCAA) (1970–2012)

John Cunningham Stadium was a ballpark in San Diego, California, located on the campus of the University of San Diego. It was the home of the San Diego Toreros baseball team.

History

The park was built in 1970 and renovated in 2003. Renovations included the additions of synthetic turf in foul territory, a press box, and a public address system. The field had a capacity of 1,200 seats, all chair-backed.[1]

The stadium was dedicated in 1988 for former San Diego baseball coach John Cunningham. Cunningham was the Torero head coach for 34 seasons.[1][2]

John Cunningham Stadium was demolished and replaced by a new venue after the 2012 season. The new ballpark, Fowler Park, was built on the same site.[3]

References

1. Cunningham Stadium at usdtoreros.cstv.com, URL accessed December 21, 2009. Archived 12/21/09
2. "John Cunningham". ABCA.org. The American Baseball Coaches Association. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
3. Kenney, Kirk (28 January 2012). "New Yard Next Year at USD". UTSanDiego.com. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2012.