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| Former names | Silver Cross Field (2002-2017) |
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| Location | One Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet, Illinois 60432 |
| Owner | City of Joliet |
| Capacity | Baseball: 6,016 |
| Field size | Left – 330' Center-field – 400' Right – 327' |
| Surface | Turf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | March 7, 2001 |
| Opened | June 6, 2002 |
| Construction cost | US$27 million |
| Architect | Sink Combs Dethlefs |
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| Joliet Jackhammers (NoL) (2002-2010) Joliet Slammers (FL) (2011-present) | |
Joliet Route 66 Stadium is a baseball field located in Joliet, Illinois. The stadium was built in 2002 and holds 6,016 people. It is the home of the Joliet Slammers.
In December 2010, the Joliet Jackhammers were sold to Steel City Baseball LLC. As a result of the details of the sale, mainly pertaining to the non-payment of outstanding debts, the Joliet Jackhammers ceased operations.
Stadium
Joliet Route 66 Stadium has two levels; the main level and a second level of suites. The main seating area runs from first to third base and there are about 20 rows. There is a general admission lawn area where people may bring blankets. There are no outfield seats. There is a concourse that goes completely around the field but the concourse in right field is behind the fence and one cannot see the field from this area. Due to the installation of field turf to host more sporting and other events, the left field dimension moved back eighteen feet and is now 348’.
The ballpark's former name was "Silver Cross Field," with the naming rights belonging to Silver Cross Hospital. In November 2017, the City of Joliet announced their plan for "Joliet Route 66 Stadium," which includes a new facade showcasing the area's automotive history centered around U.S. Route 66.[1] This highway originally connected nearby Chicago to Santa Monica, California, and inspired many popular culture trends.oo
In December 2017, the Chicago-based card game company Cards Against Humanity hung a banner over the newly named stadium giving it the name "The Cards Against Humanity Baseball Place" as part of their holiday special 'Cards Against Humanity Saves America'.[2] While Cards Against Humanity claimed to have bought the naming rights to the stadium, which was the reasoning for the banner being hung, this has been disputed by Slammers management.[3]
Transportation
There are many ways to get to the ballpark. The Joliet Transportation Center, serving two Metra commuter lines, is right outside the stadium. Because it is located in downtown Joliet, there is a lot of free parking near the stadium. There are also bus lines near the stadium.
References
- ^ "Joliet gives stadium a new name". The Herald-News. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ "Cards Against Humanity raises banner at Route 66 Stadium".
- ^ "Joliet won't have a Cards Against Humanity Stadium".
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| Preceded by | Host of the NoL All-Star Game Silver Cross Field 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Host of the NoL All-Star Game Silver Cross Field 2009 |
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