Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium
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| Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium | |
| "The Cannon" | |
| Facility statistics | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kannapolis, North Carolina |
| Broke ground | 1994 |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Closed | Open |
| Demolished | Open |
| Owner | |
| Operator | ? |
| Surface | Natural Grass |
| Construction cost | ? |
| Architect | ? |
| Former names | |
| Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium | |
| Tenants | |
| Kannapolis Intimidators (1995-) | |
| Seating capacity | |
| 4,700 (seated) | |
| Dimensions | |
| Left Field: 330 Left-Center: 375 Center Field: 400 Right-Center: 375 Right Field: 310 | |
History
When the Intimidators franchise (then known as the Piedmont Phillies) began play in 1995, the stadium's construction was not complete. The field and seating areas were ready for the team's first game in April of that year, but the concession stands, restrooms, luxury boxes, and box office were not complete until that winter. The stadium was named for the Fieldcrest Cannon Corporation, the textile giant that built the mill town of Kannapolis and operated it until the city was incorporated in 1984.In addition to home games for the Intimidators, Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium is also used for several local high school baseball games each spring in addition to select Amateur Athletic Union events throughout the year.
The stadium was the home of UNC Charlotte's baseball team during the 2003 season while their on-campus facility was being renovated.
A new scoreboard was installed in center field for the 2005 season, replacing the original board that the stadium used when it opened.
Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium by the numbers
- Year Opened: 1995
- Seating Capacity: 4,700
- Dimensions (left to right): 330-375-400-375-310
External links
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Sports Venues in Metrolina American Legion Memorial Stadium | Cabarrus Arena & Events Center | Charlotte Bobcats Arena | Concord Motorsport Park Cricket Arena | Dale F. Halton Arena | Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium | Grady Cole Center | Belk Track/Transamerica Field John M. Belk Arena | Knights Stadium | Lowe's Motor Speedway | Waddell Stadium Former: Charlotte Coliseum | Metrolina Speedway (pending refurbishment) Future: New Knights Stadium (tentative) | US Whitewater Center |
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