Joe Wolfe Field facts for kids
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| Location | State Street, North Adams, Massachusetts, USA |
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| Coordinates | 42°41′36″N 73°06′47″W / 42.693228°N 73.113°W |
| Capacity | 1,800 (seated) |
| Record attendance | 6,714 (July 4, 2006 SteepleCats vs. Holyoke Giants) |
| Field size | 325 feet (LF) 358 feet (LCF) 385 feet (CF) 358 feet (RCF) 325 feet (RF) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Scoreboard | Electronic |
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| Built | 1986 |
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| North Adams SteepleCats (NECBL) (2002–present) MCLA Trailblazers baseball (NCAA DIII MASCAC) (2012) Drury High School and Charles H. McCann Technical High School baseball teams |
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Joe Wolfe Field is a baseball park in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA. It is a special place where baseball games are played. The field is home to the North Adams SteepleCats. They are part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). This league is for college baseball players during the summer.
The park was built in 1986. The SteepleCats started playing there in 2002. The field can seat 1,800 fans. There is also extra room for more people to stand or sit. The field has lights for night games.
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Who Plays at Joe Wolfe Field?
Besides the SteepleCats, other teams use the field. In 2012, the MCLA Trailblazers baseball team played some games here. They are a college team from nearby.
Two high school teams from North Adams also play at the field. These are Drury High School and Charles H. McCann Technical High School. Joe Wolfe Field also hosts games for other youth sports teams.
History of Joe Wolfe Field
Joe Wolfe Field was built in 1986. It was built on the same spot as an older field called Noel Field. Noel Field had been the main baseball spot in North Adams for many years. But its seating and playing area were old.
When Joe Wolfe Field was built, new seating was added. New lights were put up too. The field itself was also made new and better.
Naming the Field
John Barrett III was the mayor of North Adams at the time. Joe Wolfe was a well-known local sports figure. Both were very important in raising money and building the park.
Joe Wolfe passed away in November 1986. This was shortly after the field was built. Mayor Barrett and others decided to name the field after Joe Wolfe. Joe Wolfe had played semi-professional baseball. He also coached youth teams. He worked with many local sports groups.
Field Improvements
In 2005, the field got more updates. A new electronic scoreboard was added. A place to buy food, called a concession stand, was also built. The backstop, which is behind home plate, was also made better.
Exciting Games and Records
Joe Wolfe Field has seen some exciting games. On July 4, 2006, a record 6,714 fans came to a game. The North Adams SteepleCats played against the Holyoke Giants. Holyoke won the game 3–2. This was the most fans ever at an NECBL regular season game. It was also a record for any NECBL game, including playoffs or All-Star games.
The field also hosted the 2007 NECBL All-Star Game. This is a special game where the best players from the league play. The South Division All-Stars won that game. About 4,210 fans came to watch this exciting event.
