Pete Vonachen Stadium
Also Known As: Meinen Field 1969-1991Location: Peoria, IL
1524 W. Nebraska Avenue.
Capacity: 5,000 (1991); 6,200 (1994); 5,200 (1998)
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): 335-383-335 (1991)
The stadium, which borders I-74, was remodeled in 1992 and named for the volatile owner of the Peoria team.
Used by: Peoria Suns, Peoria Chiefs
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Pete Vonachen Stadium:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 57 | 81 | 144,772 | 2,161 | Roster | Stats |
| 2000 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 63 | 74 | 150,439 | 2,245 | Roster | Stats |
| 1999 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 63 | 76 | 150,254 | 2,312 | Roster | Stats |
| 1998 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 72 | 68 | 154,910 | 2,347 | Roster | Stats |
| 1997 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 70 | 69 | 148,585 | 2,358 | Roster | Stats |
| 1996 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 79 | 57 | 187,283 | 2,973 | Roster | Stats |
| 1995 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 62 | 72 | 195,056 | 3,146 | Roster | Stats |
| 1994 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 68 | 70 | 176,703 | 2,677 | Roster | Stats |
| 1993 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 59 | 79 | 100,811 | 1,575 | Roster | Stats |
| 1992 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 62 | 74 | 172,560 | 2,696 | Roster | Stats |
| 1991 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 62 | 76 | 212,159 | 3,075 | Roster | Stats |
| 1990 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 55 | 82 | 195,671 | 2,857 | Roster | Stats |
| 1989 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 80 | 59 | 225,757 | 3,248 | Roster | Stats |
| 1988 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 70 | 70 | 207,294 | 2,961 | Roster | Stats |
| 1987 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 71 | 69 | 195,832 | 2,798 | Roster | Stats |
| 1986 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 77 | 63 | 179,183 | 2,560 | Roster | Stats |
| 1985 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 75 | 65 | 165,053 | 2,358 | Roster | Stats |
| 1984 | Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League | 66 | 73 | 116,473 | 1,676 | Roster | Stats |
| 1983 | Peoria Suns | Midwest League | 54 | 85 | 84,765 | 1,220 | 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.
