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Crubaugh Field
The ICC Baseball program began a new era in 1983 with the opening of
newly-built Crubaugh Field. Named after the late former ICC president,
John S. Crubaugh, the facility gives Itawamba one of the finest
community college facilities in the nation.
A state-of-the-art lighting system was installed during the summer of
2001. The system, which surpasses NCAA specifications, includes
104 1500-watt Metal-Halide lights mounted on eight 70-foot steel poles.

The main grandstand seats 1,000 with a concrete area on both sides to
accommodate lawn chair seating. The grandstand features a press area for
the P.A. announcer, scoreboard operator, radio personnel, and local
media. In addition, from dugout to dugout, there is a brick backstop
(similar to Wrigley Field) with netting.
On the field the Indians benefit from spacious sunken dugouts and
play on a plush natural turf playing surface. A crimson stone infield
surface and complete warning track surface were installed during
renovations prior to the 2000 season. The home of the Indians also
features a complete drainage and irrigation system. The outfield fence
is lined with beautiful cedar trees as well as large pines behind the
left field wall. In left field fans can enjoy a 20' x 20' deck that
rises above the fence for an incredible view of the action.
Crubaugh Field also boasts a restroom/concession area, batting
tunnel/drill area, and a large scoreboard. Crubaugh Field, winner
of the 1997 Scot's Field of the Year Award, will take on several new
changes this season. Decorative flags will be added to the backstop and
scoreboard. Green windscreen will be placed down each foul line as well
as the addition of several new outfield signs.
Plans are currently under way to add lighting and additional brick
grandstand seating to create an enclosed stadium.
Crubaugh Field Information
Built: 1983
Seating Capacity: 1,000
Dimensions: Lines- 330, Alleys- 365, Center- 390
Fence Height: 8 feet
Playing Surface: Natural Turf
Infield Surface: Crimson Stone
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