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Bobo Field

Coordinates: 43°08′14″N 79°01′49″W / 43.137290°N 79.030185°W / 43.137290; -79.030185
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Bobo Field
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Full nameJohn P. Bobo Field
Location5795 Lewiston Rd
Lewiston, NY, 14305
Coordinates43°08′14″N 79°01′49″W / 43.137290°N 79.030185°W / 43.137290; -79.030185
OwnerNiagara University
OperatorNiagara University
Field size
  • Left Field: 327 feet (100 m)
  • Center Field: 394 feet (120 m)
  • Right Field: 315 feet (96 m)
SurfaceSynthetic turf
ScoreboardElectronic
Construction
Renovated2017
General contractorAnastasi Trucking & Paving Co.
Tenants

John P. Bobo Field is a baseball venue in Lewiston, New York, United States. It is home to the Niagara Purple Eagles baseball team of the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The field's namesake is John P. Bobo, a Niagara Falls native and 1965 alumni.[1]

History

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In 2017, the field underwent renovations included a full synthetic turf field, expanded seating areas, a new scoreboard and dugouts, a press box and a new backstop with netting.[2]

Features

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The field's features include a synthetic turf playing surface, a press box, an electronic scoreboard, dugouts, a brick backstop, restrooms, and concessions.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Local Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for John P. Bobo Field Renovations". www.purpleeagles.com. Niagara University. July 18, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "Local Community Celebrates Groundbreaking For John P. Bobo Field Renovations For Purple Eagles And Baseball Community". www.niagara.edu. Niagara University. July 27, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2020.