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D126962-25
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- 1960-06-09 (Creation)
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On June 7, 1960, by vote of the Tacoma City Council, Tacoma's new Pacific Coast League baseball stadium was officially designated "Cheney Stadium" in honor of Tacoma lumberman and sportsman Ben B. Cheney. Two nights later, on June 9th, over 5,000 baseball fans were on hand for the dedication of the new home of the PCL's Tacoma Giants. Construction of the 8,100 seat stadium (later expanded to 8,500) was completed in 3 months, 14 days - "the 100 Day Wonder." No home run has ever been hit over the stadium's 32 foot high center field wall, called "the Great Wall of Cheney," during a game. Jose Canseco accomplished the feat during batting practice in 1985. Photograph ordered by Cheney Lumber. (TNT 6-8-60, C-15, 6-10-60, A-1, p. 24) TPL-9726
Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Light fixtures;