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D126640-9
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- 1960-03-23 (Creation)
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View of partially completed Cheney Stadium from adjoining hillside taken on March 23, 1960. Cheney Stadium was constructed in a remarkable three months, fourteen days in time for the reappearance of Pacific Coast League baseball to Tacoma. It had to be completed before the first game scheduled on April 14, 1960, and the deadline was met, probably due to the fact that the stadium was built of pre-stressed, pre-fabricated concrete rather than the more time-consuming pouring method. Unfortunately, a harsh spring storm forced postponement of the Tacoma Giants - Portland Beavers doubleheader until Saturday, April 16th. The Tacoma Giants were affiliated with the San Francisco Giants who sent many of their future stars to Tacoma for seasoning. Fans would be lucky to see future Hall-of-Famer Juan Marichal, future batting champ Matty Alou, and future Giant & Pirate SS Jose Pagan in action.
Cheney Stadium (Tacoma);