Dunn Field     Elmira, NY
Dimensions:  LF:  335  CF:  395   RF:  335        Capacity: 5,100 (1993)        Opened: 1938

Stadium Minor League History:        Eastern League                  1938-1955
                                                            New York-Penn League    1957-1960
                                                            Eastern League                  1961-1972
                                                            New York-Penn League    1973-1995
                                                            Northeast League               1996-1998
                                                            Northern League                1999-present
 

Current Status:  Home of the Elmira Pioneers of the Northern League (independent)

What's Good:  Another classic example of pre-WWII stadium architecture, Dunn Field just looks like a ballpark is supposed to look.  I was also fortunate enough to visit on a night when Andy Larkin threw a no-hitter.  And Elmira is located in a scenic, pleasant area of New York.

What's Not So Good:  When I was there, many of the seats were old and kind of uncomfortable;  Ugly, modern-looking dugouts and clubhouses were built to satisfy PBA requirements, but the team ended up moving anyway.  Thankfully, the Northeast League (which merged with the Northern league for the 1999 season) is keeping professional ball alive here.

This Photo:    July 25, 1993     Elmira Pioneers vs. Welland Pirates  (photo was taken before the game)
 
 

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