Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium is a

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on Upper Kenilworth Avenue in

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, Canada. Located in

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, it is primarily used for

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and was once the home of the

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of the

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. Built in 1970 when Civic Stadium was renovated to

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only, it is named for former

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Sergeant Bernie Arbour, who was the director of the Hamilton Police Minor Athletic Association from 1948 to his death in 1967. The Stadium is currently the home of the

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of the

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the Hamilton Angels of the Golden Horseshoe Baseball League and the Marauders. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000 people. Bernie Arbour Stadium dimensions are 300 feet down the left field line, 325 down right field, 365 to left-center, 405 to straight-away center and 365 to the power alley in right-center. The main grandstand accommodates upwards of 300 spectators and another 1,000 + spectators can be seated in the first and third base bleachers. The Press Box, seats up to 10 members of the media and is capable of supporting radio and

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Images

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References

External links

Hamilton Thunderbirds Lease Agreement for Bernie Arbour Stadium
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