Gastonia officials say it is not a formality that the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will occupy a proposed new ballpark, potentially opening the door for suitors from professional baseball. (more…)
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Latest Details Presented on New Gastonia Ballpark
Earlier this week, Gastonia, NC officials presented details on a new Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark that will anchor a downtown redevelopment initiative. (more…)
Design of Proposed Gastonia Ballpark Takes Shape
Design features for the proposed Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) ballpark are taking shape, with the multi-use facility to offer an array of seating options and social spaces. (more…)
New Gastonia Ballpark Pitched for 2020 Debut
A new downtown ballpark for the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) could open for the 2020 season, according to project officials. (more…)
City Votes to Acquire Land for Grizzlies Ballpark
By a 7-0 margin, the Gastonia City Council voted to move forward with acquiring land for a development that is expected to include a ballpark for the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain league). (more…)
Everyone loves a ballpark wedding
Congrats to Jesse Cole and Emily McDonald of the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), a quintessential baseball couple who tied the knot Saturday at the team’s home, Sims Legion Park. (more…)
Gastonia, Grizzlies looking at new downtown ballpark
With the team outgrowing Sims Legion Park, the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) and the city are studying the feasibility of a new downtown ballpark. The Grizzlies did exactly what a solid summer-collegiate team needs to do: take an old ballpark (Sims Legion Park dates back to the 1970s), build a fan base […]
Sims Legion Park in midst of facelift
Renovations are currently underway at Sims Legion Park, home of the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League), with a new concourse, complete with new ticket booth and two new entrances, under construction for the 2011 season. In addition, all three grandstands and the box seats have been painted, and fans are installed in the […]
Grizzlies, Canseco to team up for HR Derby
Good thing there’s lots of room past the home-run fences at Sims Legion Park: the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are hosting a Home Run Derby on March 19 featuring former American League MVP Jose Canseco. It’s billed as the first annual ASP Nation Home Run Derby. Fans will have the opportunity to […]