NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Clipper Magazine Stadium

Clipper Magazine Stadium is a 6,000-seat baseball-only stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that opened on May 11, 2005, with a loss against the Atlantic City Surf. It was built as a new home of the Lancaster Barnstormers baseball team, the first in Lancaster in 44 years. As ground broke for Lancaster's new stadium, a local company, Clipper Magazine, purchased the naming rights.^[1]The stadium features menu items produced in Lancaster County such as hot dogs, Philly-style cheesesteaks, pizza, beer, sandwiches and wraps, barbecue, and funnel cakes. Clipper Magazine Stadium also features a carousel for children and a display that provides information about Lancaster's baseball history.^[2] Nickname: The Red Rose City Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Lancaster Founded 1730 Incorporated March 10, 1818 Mayor Rick Gray (D) Area - City 19. ... May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Atlantic City Surf are an Atlantic League baseball team based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ... The Lancaster Barnstormers are an Atlantic League team based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. ... Based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Clipper Magazine is a corportion that produces coupon and advertisement magazines in over 405 individual markets in 26 states. ... Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as the Garden Spot of America since the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ...

Clipper Magazine Stadium hosts a Hispanic Heritage Night celebration once every season in coordination with the city of Lancaster's annual Puerto Rican Festival, which is in its 27th year. In addition to honoring Lancaster's Hispanic community, the Barnstormers team wears special tie-dyed jerseys, the proceeds of which are donated to the Spanish-American Lancaster Sports Association (SALSA) and Play Ball USA.^[3]^[4]

The 2007 Atlantic League All-Star Game will be played in Clipper Magazine Stadium on July 21. The Game and its related festivities will showcase Lancaster County and celebrate the tenth season of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.^[5] Image File history File links LancasterAllStarGame. ... The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, based in Camden, New Jersey, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor...

History

Forty-four years before the opening of Clipper Magazine Stadium and the Lancaster Barnstormers' inaugural season, the Lancaster Red Roses entertained baseball enthusiasts for 20 years at Stumpf Field. Efforts for a new stadium and a new team began in 1987, and what was a long, 16-year battle finally paid off with an announcement in 2003. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agreed to fund roughly half of the cost with Keystone Baseball and the city of Lancaster covering the remainder. Originally, the stadium was slated to be constructed in Manheim Township, but the plans never materialized due to some controversy. One politician wanted to use eminent domain to take over some farmland to build the stadium on, and another wanted to build a stadium in an area that already was plauged with traffic problems. Most local politicians preferred a downtown ballpark in order to revitalize a run-down neighborhood. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster settled on a site on the corner of North Prince and Frederick streets, where a company called Ace Rents had existed. Initially Ace Rents stalled the process, but quickly came to an agreement as they did not want to be a bump in the road. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 28, 2004 and Clipper Magazine Stadium was finished just before it opened on May 11, 2005. The Lancaster Red Roses was among dozens of semi-professional baseball teams that participated in the Tri-State League in the early 20th century. ... Stumpf Field at McMinn Park is a baseball-only stadium in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania that opened in 1938. ... State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd) - Land 116,074 km² - Water 3,208 km² (2. ... Keystone Baseball is a company that owns and/or operates affiliated Minor League and independent baseball teams in the United States. ... Manheim Township is a township located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ... Eminent domain (U.S.), compulsory purchase (United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland), resumption (Australia) or expropriation (Canada, South Africa) in common law legal systems is the inherent power of the state to expropriate private property, or rights in private property, without the owners consent, either for its own use or... April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 247 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Prior to the ballpark's opening, a local, free-distribution periodical company called Clipper Magazine purchased the naming rights for $2.5 million over ten years. Many refer to the stadium as "The Clip." Based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Clipper Magazine is a corportion that produces coupon and advertisement magazines in over 405 individual markets in 26 states. ... Naming rights are the right to name a piece of property, either tangible property or an event, usually granted in exchange for financial considerations. ...

Ballpark Attractions

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The Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Stadium

Like Rockefeller Center in New York, Clipper Magazine Stadium becomes a public ice-skating rink during the winter months. The pitcher's mound is removed, the infield is covered with sheets of ice, and the concessions serve ballpark fare as well as soup, coffee, and hot chocolate so that the community can continue to enjoy the ballpark in the off-season.^[6] Image File history File links IceParkClip. ... Lower Plaza at Rockefeller Center. ... Nickname: Big Apple, Gotham, NYC Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1613 - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area - City 1,214. ...

Clipper Magazine Stadium is located in the northwestern corner of Lancaster City and is bordered by Harrisburg Pike to the southwest, North Prince Street to the east, and West Ross Street to the north.

References

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Categories: Atlantic League | Sports venues in Pennsylvania | Baseball stadiums in Pennsylvania | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Buildings and structures in Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Sports in Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Minor league baseball venues Stumpf Field at McMinn Park is a baseball-only stadium in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania that opened in 1938. ... The Lancaster Barnstormers are an Atlantic League team based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. ... The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, based in Camden, New Jersey, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor... The Ballpark at Harbor Yard is a multi-purpose stadium in Bridgeport, Connecticut. ... Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium is a 6,200-seat baseball-only stadium in Newark, New Jersey that opened in July 16, 1999, with a win against the Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds. ... Citibank Park is a stadium in Central Islip, New York. ... Campbells Field is a baseball stadium in Camden, New Jersey. ... Commerce Bank Ballpark is a stadium in Bridgewater, New Jersey. ... Sovereign Bank Stadium will be a 5,200-seat baseball-only stadium in York, Pennsylvania that will open in 2007. ... Regency Furniture paid $2. ...

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Ballpark Attractions

The Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Stadium

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