Joe Wolfe Field facts for kids

Joe Wolfe Field is a baseball park located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It's a special place where baseball games are played. This field is the home of the North Adams SteepleCats. They are a team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, which is a league for college baseball players during the summer.

The field was built in 1986. The SteepleCats started playing their games here in 2002. The park can seat 1,800 fans, and there's even more space for people to stand and watch. The field has lights, so games can be played at night.

About Joe Wolfe Field

Joe Wolfe Field is a popular spot for baseball in North Adams. Besides the SteepleCats, other teams also use the field. In 2012, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Trailblazers baseball team played some of their home games here.

Local high school teams, like Drury High School and Charles H. McCann Technical High School, also play their baseball games at Joe Wolfe Field. It's also used for other youth sports, giving young athletes a great place to play.

A Look at Its History

Joe Wolfe Field was built in 1986. It was built on the same spot where an older baseball field, called Noel Field, used to be. Noel Field had been the main baseball spot for many years, but its stands and playing area were getting old. When Joe Wolfe Field was built, it got new seating areas and bright lights. The field itself was also made much better.

Why It's Called Joe Wolfe Field

Two important people helped make Joe Wolfe Field happen. One was John Barrett III, who was the mayor of North Adams at the time. The other was a local sports hero named Joe Wolfe. They worked hard to raise money and build the park.

Sadly, Joe Wolfe passed away in November 1986, shortly after the field was finished. To honor him, Mayor Barrett and others decided to name the field after Joe Wolfe. He was a big part of the community, playing semi-professional baseball, coaching young teams, and helping local sports groups.

Big Games and Upgrades

In 2005, the field got some cool new updates. An electronic scoreboard was added, so everyone could easily see the score. A new snack stand was also built, and the backstop behind home plate was improved.

Joe Wolfe Field has seen some exciting games. On July 4, 2006, a huge crowd of 6,714 fans came to watch a game between the SteepleCats and the Holyoke Giants. This was a record for the league! The field also hosted the league's All-Star Game in 2007, with 4,210 fans cheering on the players.

Fan Fun at the Field

Many fans come to Joe Wolfe Field to watch the North Adams SteepleCats play. The team has been playing here since 2002, and lots of people come out to support them each season.

The table below shows how many fans have attended SteepleCats games over the years: