Clem Spillane Field facts for kids
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| Address | 54 Marion Road at Viking Drive |
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| Location | Wareham, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41°45′28.88″N 70°43′19.77″W / 41.7580222°N 70.7221583°W |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Field size | Left Field: 325 ft Center Field: 400 ft Right Field: 330 ft |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Wareham Gatemen | |
Clem Spillane Field is a sports field in Wareham, Massachusetts. It is used for both baseball and football games. The field is the home of the Wareham Gatemen baseball team. This team plays in the famous Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). Wareham High School is located right next to the field.
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Who Was Clem Spillane?
Clem Spillane Field is named after Clement S. Spillane. He was a beloved teacher and coach at Wareham High School for many years. Mr. Spillane came to Wareham in 1947. He coached football, basketball, and baseball.
During his 13 years at Wareham, his teams were very successful. They never had a losing season. They also won many league and regional championships. Clem Spillane is honored in the halls of fame for coaches in Massachusetts. This is for all three sports he coached.
About the Field
Clem Spillane Field is a place where different sports can be played. It has areas for both baseball and football. Behind home plate, there is a special building called a pressbox. This is where announcers and reporters work. There is also a concession stand where you can buy snacks.
The field has many seats for fans. Large bleachers are located along the first and third base lines. More seating is available along the left field fence. In 2007, the field got a big upgrade. A grant helped improve the playing surface, watering system, and security.
Home of the Wareham Gatemen
The Wareham Gatemen baseball team started playing at Spillane Field in the 1960s. The field has hosted the Cape Cod Baseball League's All-Star Game many times. These games happened in 1965, 1993, 1995, 2007, 2015, and 2017.
The Gatemen have won eight CCBL championships at this ballpark. Their most recent win was in 2018. Many future Major League Baseball stars have played here. Some famous players include Lance Berkman, Kyle Schwarber, and George Springer.
High School Baseball Classic
From 2005 to 2007, Clem Spillane Field hosted a special event each July. It was called the Cape Cod High School Baseball Classic. This game was an all-star event for older high school baseball players.
