Bigelow Field
Location: Grand Rapids, MI39th Street (3B) & S. Division (1B).
Capacity: 3,000 (1940); 4,500 (1941); 12,000 (1949); 8,000 (1950)
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): 298-530-298
The catcher faced west. The park had a small grandstand, with bleachers only on the 1B side. It was enclosed by an 8 foot fence of metal sheets on wood. The grandstand was destroyed by fire on July 15th, 1952.
Used by: Grand Rapids Dodgers, Grand Rapids Colts, Grand Rapids Jets
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Bigelow Field:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Grand Rapids Jets | Central League | 53 | 82 | 21,230 | 315 | Roster | Stats |
| 1950 | Grand Rapids Jets | Central League | 64 | 68 | 54,741 | 829 | Roster | Stats |
| 1949 | Grand Rapids Jets | Central League | 70 | 66 | 62,982 | 926 | Roster | Stats |
| 1948 | Grand Rapids Jets | Central League | 52 | 86 | 46,058 | 668 | Roster | Stats |
| 1941 | Grand Rapids Colts | Michigan State League | 59 | 55 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1940 | Grand Rapids Dodgers | Michigan State League | 50 | 56 | Roster | Stats |
Attendance listed indicates the total home attendance for the team even if it played in multiple home ballparks or additional cities in the same year.
Average attendance is based on half the team's total games being played at home.
