 Behind home plate at the Merrillville High School field, Jul-2004. |
 The seating areas, as seen from beyond the outfield wall. The high school football stadium is visible here as well. |
 A view from behind the catcher. Interstate 65 rises beyond right field. |
In 1995, the Mid-America League took up residence at four sites, including this one and Block Stadium in nearby East Chicago. Reportedly, the Merrillville Muddogs – who called this facility “Muddogs Field” during their tenure – led the league in attendance, which isn’t saying much. The league folded after just one season.
Interestingly, the Muddogs chose the same primary team color – purple – as the field’s usual tenants, the Merrillville Pirates. The school has a very impressive football facility, Demaree Stadium, within the same field complex.