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Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium

Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium

Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium was a baseball stadium in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was the former home to the annual NCAA Division ICollege World Series and the Triple-A Omaha Royals (now Storm Chasers). It was the largest minor leagueballpark in the United States until its demolition (Sahlen Field in Buffalo now holds the distinction).

The final College World Series game at Rosenblatt Stadium was played on June 28, 2010 with the South Carolina Gamecocks winning the College World Series. The final game for the Royals in the stadium, and under the Royals name, was played on September 2, with the Royals defeating the Round Rock Express. The Omaha Nighthawks played their 2010 season at Rosenblatt.

Following those events, Rosenblatt was replaced by Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Rosenblatt Stadium began renovation in late July after being reopened during the 2012 College World Series for fans to visit again. The pressbox girders were imploded on the morning of August 22, 2012. Re-construction of Rosenblatt in playground-esque form began in March 2013, and was officially opened by Mayor Jim Suttle on June 7, 2013. The site is currently owned by the adjacent Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.