Benjamin C. Russell Field
Location: Alexander City, ALBetween Park Way & Willow Lane.
Capacity: 2,000 (1950); 2,300 (1951)
Prior to the construction of Benjamin Russell Field, the team played at the old fairgrounds. The catcher faced SW. The 1B line ran along Park Way.
Used by: Alexander City Millers
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Benjamin C. Russell Field:
Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
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1951 | Alexander City Millers | Georgia-Alabama League | 33 | 45 | 19,737 | 506 | Roster | Stats |
1950 | Alexander City Millers | Georgia-Alabama League | 73 | 53 | 36,546 | 580 | Roster | Stats |
1949 | Alexander City Millers | Georgia-Alabama League | 69 | 57 | 37,373 | 593 | Roster | Stats |
1948 | Alexander City Millers | Georgia-Alabama League | 63 | 63 | 44,053 | 699 | Roster | Stats |
1947 | Alexander City Millers | Georgia-Alabama League | 39 | 86 | 34,462 | 551 | 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.