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Memorable Moments:
The park was originally a Navy athletic field in 1925. Bleachers were installed in 1927. In 1936, when Bill "Hardrock" Lane moved the Hollywood Stars in 1936, San Diego struck a deal wih the Works Project Administration to rebuild the field for $20,000, with the city contributing $4,000. It opened without a roof, lights, or backstop. The backstop was only twelve feet from the plate, so passed balls would often bounce back to the catcher. In the 1950's, it was discovered that first base was only 87 feet from home. If this park was not torn down, it would have neen eaten by termites.
