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[[File:Firstpitchatdehler.gif|thumbnail|left|125px|First pitch, June 29, 2008]]The stadium was named by Billings businessman Jon Dehler, who purchased the naming rights in 2007 to honor his father, Billy Joe Dehler.<ref name="ballpark">{{cite news |title=Patron of the Game|url=http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/03/01/local/top/50lo_030108_baseball.txt|newspaper=[[Independent Record|Helena Independent Record]]|date=March 1, 2008|accessdate=July 17, 2008}}</ref> The park still has part of Cobb Field included, as a section down the right field line includes some of the same bench seating used at the old stadium. Outside of that and the over 2,500+ individual seats are two grass berm areas for picnic seating. Patrons can walk around the entire field thanks to an outfield terrace, which is also home to those who buy a standing room-only ticket. Theoretically the stadium could feasibly hold well over 6,000 people with a large standing room-only crowd. |
[[File:Firstpitchatdehler.gif|thumbnail|left|125px|First pitch, June 29, 2008]]The stadium was named by Billings businessman Jon Dehler, who purchased the naming rights in 2007 to honor his father, Billy Joe Dehler.<ref name="ballpark">{{cite news |title=Patron of the Game|url=http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/03/01/local/top/50lo_030108_baseball.txt|newspaper=[[Independent Record|Helena Independent Record]]|date=March 1, 2008|accessdate=July 17, 2008}}</ref> The park still has part of Cobb Field included, as a section down the right field line includes some of the same bench seating used at the old stadium. Outside of that and the over 2,500+ individual seats are two grass berm areas for picnic seating. Patrons can walk around the entire field thanks to an outfield terrace, which is also home to those who buy a standing room-only ticket. Theoretically the stadium could feasibly hold well over 6,000 people with a large standing room-only crowd. |
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The first event at the stadium was on June 29, 2008, an [[American Legion#1920s|American Legion baseball]] game between the Billings Scarlets and Bozeman Bucks. The Bucks led 10-3 when the game was suspended after seven innings due to malfunctions with the lights. It was completed at [[Pirtz Field]], the local Legion Ballpark, the following night with the Bucks winning 16-3.<ref name="firstgame">{{cite news |
The first event at the stadium was on June 29, 2008, an [[American Legion#1920s|American Legion baseball]] game between the Billings Scarlets and Bozeman Bucks. The Bucks led 10-3 when the game was suspended after seven innings due to malfunctions with the lights. It was completed at [[Pirtz Field]], the local Legion Ballpark, the following night with the Bucks winning 16-3.<ref name="firstgame">{{cite news|title=Scarlets Earn Split with Bozeman |url=http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/07/01/sports/local/62-prepscarlets.txt |newspaper=[[Billings Gazette]] |date=July 1, 2008 |accessdate=July 2, 2008 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The first [[home run]], hit by Matt Comer of the Bucks, was retrieved by a man riding a bicycle outside the stadium. After some speculation as to what would become of the ball, the owner of the ball came forth and agreed to donate the ball to the Billings Parks and Recreation Department for a Dehler Park Hall of Fame display.<ref name="firsthr">{{cite news|title=Dehler Park's First Home Run Ball |first=Ed |last=Kemmick |url=http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/07/02/news/local/20-firstball.txt |newspaper=[[Billings Gazette]] |date=July 2, 2008 |accessdate=July 2, 2008 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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On June 30 the park hosted local [[Little League]] championship games before the [[Billings Mustangs]] and [[Great Falls Voyagers]] met in the first professional baseball game at the park on July 1.<ref name="bpr">{{cite web |
On June 30 the park hosted local [[Little League]] championship games before the [[Billings Mustangs]] and [[Great Falls Voyagers]] met in the first professional baseball game at the park on July 1.<ref name="bpr">{{cite web|title=Play Ball! Don't Miss the Grand Opening of Dehler Park |url=http://www.prpl.info/pdfs/Brochure%20SWF/PBC.swf |publisher=Billings Parks & Recreation |accessdate=June 17, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721231617/http://www.prpl.info/pdfs/Brochure%20SWF/PBC.swf |archivedate=July 21, 2011 |df= }}</ref> The Mustangs won a rain-soaked 9-7 game highlighted by a Michael Konstanty [[grand slam (baseball)|grand slam]] which stands as the first professional homer at the field. Attendance for the game was 3,749.<ref name="mustangs">{{cite news |title=Fans soak up Mustangs game|first=Zach|last=Benoit|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/fans-soak-up-mustangs-game/article_9ba1e339-3257-522f-8a0b-858c48224077.html|newspaper=[[Billings Gazette]]|date=July 1, 2008|accessdate=June 5, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Notable performers== |
==Notable performers== |
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| Location | 2611 9th Ave N Billings, Montana 59101 |
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| Coordinates | 45°47′25″N 108°30′40″W / 45.79028°N 108.51111°W |
| Owner | City of Billings |
| Operator | Billings Parks & Recreation |
| Capacity | 3,071 |
| Field size | Left Field - 329 Center Field - 410 Right Field - 350 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | March 22, 2007 |
| Opened | June 29, 2008 |
| Construction cost | $13.7 Million ($19.4 million in 2024 dollars[1]) |
| Architect | HNTB CTA Architects |
| General contractor | Langlas & Associates[2] |
| Tenants | |
| Billings Mustangs Montana State University-Billings (NCAA Baseball) Billings American Legion Baseball | |
Dehler Park is a multi-use stadium in Billings, Montana. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home of the Billings Mustangs in the Pioneer League. It is also the home field of the Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets.[3] The ballpark opened on June 29, 2008 and has a capacity of 3,071 people (6,000 including standing room only). It replaced Cobb Field which was a fixture in Billings since the 1930s. The groundbreaking ceremony took place March 22, 2007.[4]
The stadium was named by Billings businessman Jon Dehler, who purchased the naming rights in 2007 to honor his father, Billy Joe Dehler.[5] The park still has part of Cobb Field included, as a section down the right field line includes some of the same bench seating used at the old stadium. Outside of that and the over 2,500+ individual seats are two grass berm areas for picnic seating. Patrons can walk around the entire field thanks to an outfield terrace, which is also home to those who buy a standing room-only ticket. Theoretically the stadium could feasibly hold well over 6,000 people with a large standing room-only crowd.
The first event at the stadium was on June 29, 2008, an American Legion baseball game between the Billings Scarlets and Bozeman Bucks. The Bucks led 10-3 when the game was suspended after seven innings due to malfunctions with the lights. It was completed at Pirtz Field, the local Legion Ballpark, the following night with the Bucks winning 16-3.[6] The first home run, hit by Matt Comer of the Bucks, was retrieved by a man riding a bicycle outside the stadium. After some speculation as to what would become of the ball, the owner of the ball came forth and agreed to donate the ball to the Billings Parks and Recreation Department for a Dehler Park Hall of Fame display.[7]
On June 30 the park hosted local Little League championship games before the Billings Mustangs and Great Falls Voyagers met in the first professional baseball game at the park on July 1.[8] The Mustangs won a rain-soaked 9-7 game highlighted by a Michael Konstanty grand slam which stands as the first professional homer at the field. Attendance for the game was 3,749.[9]
Notable performers
Other uses for the stadium include concerts and plays. Some of the most notable performers at Dehler Park include:
- Bob Dylan & John Mellencamp - August 11, 2010
References
- ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Reynaud, Cynthia (September 21, 2007). "City Seeks Stadium Gifts on Web Site". Billings Gazette. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ^ Uken, Cindy. "8 years later, baseball fans still herald presence of $13.7 million Dehler Park". BillingsGazette.com. The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "Officials Break Ground on New Billings Ballpark". Billings Mustangs. March 22, 2007. Retrieved July 4, 2007.
- ^ "Patron of the Game". Helena Independent Record. March 1, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2008.
- ^ "Scarlets Earn Split with Bozeman". Billings Gazette. July 1, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kemmick, Ed (July 2, 2008). "Dehler Park's First Home Run Ball". Billings Gazette. Retrieved July 2, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Play Ball! Don't Miss the Grand Opening of Dehler Park". Billings Parks & Recreation. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Benoit, Zach (July 1, 2008). "Fans soak up Mustangs game". Billings Gazette. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
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