Russell C. King Field is a
baseball
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venue located in
Spartanburg, South Carolina
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, United States. It is home to the
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Terriers college baseball
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team of the
Division I Southern Conference.
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Archived
12-25-2010 It has a capacity of 2,500 spectators.
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Of the 2,500 spectator capacity, 833 is made up of permanent, chair-backed seating.
The remainder consists of
berm-style seating down either
foul line.
The field also features stadium lighting.
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12-25-2010
Naming
The field is named for Russell C. King, Wofford Class of 1956. King played baseball during his time at the college. His donation played a major role in the park's being built.
Prior to the construction of King Field, the Terriers had played at
Duncan Park since beginning Division I play in 1996.
See also
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List of NCAA Division I baseball venues
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References
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Sports venues in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
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