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Bosse Field (Evansville, IN)

Photo of Bosse Field

photo taken on July 25, 1996, Evansville Otters vs. Johnstown Steal

Year Opened: 1915

Capacity: 5,000 (1984)

Team: Evansville Otters

League: Frontier League (Independent)

LF: 315

CF: 410

RF: 315

The Good: A wonderfully old, grimy, and evocative slice of Americana, Bosse is like a time machine back to an earlier era of baseball.  Because of its authentically old feel, it was used for some of the scenes in the movie "A League of Their Own," and remnants of the film remain, like a sign painted on the grandstand saying "Racine Belles" (one of the teams featured in said movie).  The stadium, built mostly of brick, has one of the more attractive entrances I've seen, as well (for a picture, click here).

The Not So Good: It is pretty old, and although that means a charming glimpse into baseball's past, it also means peeling paint, narrow aisles, and a general sense of decay.  Folks who like old stadiums will love this place, while those used to newer facilities may be somewhat less thrilled.  Also, due to the grandstand's semicircular shape, foul territory is large and the seats are subsequently farther from the diamond than at many older parks.  These, however, are minor complaints -- despite its age, Bosse is a terrific place to watch a ballgame.

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