Marinelli Field Rockford, IL
Stadium Minor League History:
Midwest League 1988-1999
Current Status:
Not currently in use by a professional team
What's Good: Marinelli Field is an interesting hybrid -- a newer, plain park that nonetheless has the atmosphere (by virtue of its friendly, small, laid-back crowds) of a much older place. The grandstand is very basic, with a few rows of individual seats and several more rows of bench seating. A section of bleachers was around behind third, while a smaller, older set was down the first base line. The food was decent, and the stadium was located in a city park, but what I really liked was the easygoing ambience.
What's Not So Good: Not too much, really. The light towers are actually in front of the stands, creating a few obstructed views, and the roof is small and doesn't cover many of the seats. The franchise was purchased, however, and is now the Dayton Dragons.
This Photo:
August 10, 1996 Rockford Cubbies vs. Quad City River
Bandits