photo: Route 66 Stadium (Springfield Cardinals)
The home ballpark for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals and Missouri State Bears is being renamed Route 66 Stadium.
The Springfield Cardinals, in cooperation with O’Reilly Auto Parts, the City of Springfield, Missouri State University and Mercy Hospitals, announced during a press conference on Thursday, April 23rd that the home ballpark for the Double-A Cardinals and the Missouri State Bears will be renamed from Hammons Field to Route 66 Stadium.
A multi-year agreement with all groups marks this as a first-of-its-kind naming rights deal to create a destination for all travelers, redefine the legacy of one of Springfield’s most recognizable landmarks, and celebrate the history of Route 66.
Springfield Cardinals General Manager Dan Reiter commented on the name change, saying that it is “a historic moment for our team and our local community.”
“It’s impossible to tell the story of Springfield without talking about Route 66,” said Reiter. “To cement the legacy of the Mother Road for years to come is something we’re extremely proud of. We know fans will continue to enjoy the baseball that they love, only now with even more community pride. We’re excited to continue John Q. Hammons’ vision for this community and bring forth a new era of baseball for years to come.”
Known as Hammons Field since 2005, Route 66 Stadium will bring all of Springfield together at one location, recognizing each part of the city that has made an impact on the community. Installation of new signage at the ballpark is expected to be complete throughout the next week. Each partner’s branding will be displayed on one of the five pillars beneath the marquee to create a unified entrance. As Route 66 itself plans to celebrate its centennial beginning in Springfield, the ballpark name will start a new chapter in its proud and storied history.
The final official Cardinals game under the Hammons Field name will take place on Sunday, as Springfield completes its home series against the Midland Rockhounds (ATH), starting at 1:15 p.m. The Hammons Field sign at the main entrance has been taken down as of Friday morning. The first official Cardinals game at Route 66 Stadium will be Tuesday, May 5th, against the Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU) at 6:05 p.m.
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