Doug Kingsmore Stadium

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Doug Kingsmore Stadium
BTF, DKS
Location	N. Silas Pearman Blvd. (Perimeter Rd.), Clemson, SC 29632
Opened	1970
Owner	Clemson University
Surface	Grass
Former names	Beautiful Tiger Field (1970 - 2003)
Tenants	Clemson Tigers (NCAA College Baseball) (1970-present) NCAA Regional: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006 NCAA Super Regional: 2000, 2002, 2006
Capacity	5,617 Total 3,500 Seated 6,480 Record on March 7, 2004 vs. South Carolina
Field dimensions	Left Field - 320 ft (97.5 m) Left-Center - 370 ft (113 m) Center Field - 400 ft (122 m) Right-Center - 375 ft (114 m) Right Field - 330 ft (100.5 m)

Doug Kingsmore Stadium (known prior to 2003 officially as Beautiful Tiger Field and still known as that to many Clemson fans) is a stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. It is primarily used for NCAA college baseball, and is the home field of the Clemson Tigers. It opened in 1970 and has a record attendance of 6,480 set on March 7, 2004 vs. South Carolina.

Contents 1 Re-Naming 2 Renovations 3 All Time Results 4 External links

[edit] Re-Naming

Former Clemson baseball player and Board of Trustees Emeritus Doug Kingsmore gave the Clemson athletic department a $1 million gift towards renovation of Clemson's baseball stadium, formerly known as Tiger Field. George Bennett, former executive director of IPTAY, made the announcement in 2000. Bennett also announced that the facility would be called Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

[edit] Renovations

Renovations to Doug Kingsmore Stadium began in the summer of 2002. The stadium has a brick facade that surrounds every entrance. A green roof that covers much more of the stands and a press box that is twice as large adds to the comfort of fans attending the game and the media covering it. The press box, which is accessible by elevator, includes four large booths for broadcasting and a separate media center that accommodates 13 writers.

There is also a patio area outside the press box that is above the existing stands along the first and third-base lines. It is used for receptions and other events throughout the year.

Two ticket booths, concession stands with an adjoining picnic area, and enlarged restrooms make the facility easily accessible and fan-friendly. Reserved seats were also added to the grandstand. A grand stairway leading from the McFadden parking lot to the main entrance is an added feature from a convenience and aesthetic aspect.

The players also realize improvements, as four batting cages have been constructed beyond the right-field fence. The dugouts have been almost doubled in length and width. And the players have a newly-renovated locker room and lounge.

Prior to 2005, PawVision, the giant replay screen that was used in the football stadium from 1997-04, was moved to Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The facility is also equipped with a "Super-Sopper," which cuts down on rainouts. Clemson is one of a few schools with this machine that removes water from the field.

New Stadium Features:

• Ornamental metal fence
• Plaza area
• Brick façade
• Overhanging roof
• Enlarged & temperature-controlled press box
• Patio areas above the stands
• Ticket booths
• Enlarged concession stands
• Enlarged restrooms
• Chair-back seats
• Left-field grandstand
• Grand stairway entrance with Hall of Fame area
• Indoor batting cages
• Enlarged dugouts
• V.I.P. parking lot and drop-off
• "PawVision" giant replay screen

[edit] All Time Results

School First Game Last Game Wins Losses Winning % James Madison 1976 2006 15 0 1.000 Maine 1996 2003 13 0 1.000 Charleston Southern 1976 2004 11 0 1.000 Howard 1978 1982 10 0 1.000 College of Charleston 2001 2006 7 0 1.000 George Mason 1995 1999 6 0 1.000 High Point 1976 1979 6 0 1.000 Lewis 1977 1978 6 0 1.000 Louisville 1970 1972 6 0 1.000 West Virginia 1972 1996 6 0 1.000 Wofford 1999 2006 6 0 1.000 Seton Hall 1989 2001 5 0 1.000 Erskine 1977 1984 4 0 1.000 Belmont Abbey 1970 1971 3 0 1.000 California-Irvine 2005 2005 3 0 1.000 Gardner-Webb 1975 2006 3 0 1.000 Illinois 1986 2000 3 0 1.000 Kansas State 1999 1999 3 0 1.000 Mississippi State 2000 2006 3 0 1.000 Morehead State 1997 1997 3 0 1.000 New York Tech 2001 2001 3 0 1.000 North Carolina-Asheville 1998 2006 3 0 1.000 Oral Roberts 2005 2006 3 0 1.000 Purdue 2002 2002 3 0 1.000 Stetson 1998 1998 3 0 1.000 Tampa 1992 1992 3 0 1.000 William & Mary 2000 2006 3 0 1.000 Augusta 1984 1991 2 0 1.000 Columbus 1991 1991 2 0 1.000 Davidson 1986 1989 2 0 1.000 Eastern Kentucky 1992 1992 2 0 1.000 Middle Tennessee 2000 2000 2 0 1.000 Rider 1970 1970 2 0 1.000 Siena 1996 1996 2 0 1.000 Tennessee Tech 2003 2003 2 0 1.000 Valdosta State 1987 1987 2 0 1.000 George Washington 1970 1970 1 0 1.000 Jacksonville 1995 1995 1 0 1.000 Navy 1995 1995 1 0 1.000 New Hampshire 1994 1994 1 0 1.000 North Carolina A&T 2005 2005 1 0 1.000 Saint John’s 1975 1975 1 0 1.000 South Carolina-Aiken 1985 1985 1 0 1.000 Vermont 1970 1970 1 0 1.000 Maryland 1970 2006 51 1 .981 Western Carolina 1974 2006 35 2 .946 Marshall 1975 1990 15 1 .938 North Carolina-Wilmington 1976 1998 19 2 .905 Furman 1983 2006 24 3 .889 Appalachian State 1973 1997 16 2 .889 Duke 1970 2005 37 5 .881 Virginia 1970 2005 39 6 .867 The Citadel 1982 2004 13 2 .867 Wake Forest 1970 2006 44 7 .863 Coastal Carolina 1988 2005 25 4 .862 Tennessee 1981 1997 12 2 .857 Mercer 1974 2006 6 1 .857 Old Dominion 1983 2003 27 5 .844 East Carolina 1979 2002 9 2 .818 Virginia Tech 1980 2006 9 2 .818 North Carolina 1970 2005 36 9 .800 Winthrop 1981 2006 12 3 .800 Francis Marion 1976 1986 4 1 .800 Kentucky 1985 1997 4 1 .800 East Tennessee State 1971 2003 15 4 .789 Georgia 1970 2006 32 9 .780 Ohio State 1980 1988 9 3 .750 Campbell 1982 1990 3 1 .750 N.C. State 1970 2006 37 13 .740 Charlotte 1985 2004 5 2 .714 Georgia Tech 1970 2005 29 13 .690 South Carolina 1970 2008 41 24 .630 Florida State 1971 2006 23 11 .676 Georgia Southern 1971 2002 23 11 .676 Ohio 1970 2001 14 7 .667 Auburn 1987 2004 10 5 .667 Elon 2000 2006 6 3 .667 Miami (FL) 1989 2005 6 3 .667 Arkansas 2002 2002 2 1 .667 Kansas 2006 2006 2 1 .667 Nevada-Las Vegas 2000 2000 2 1 .667 Richmond 2001 2001 2 1 .667 Toledo 1976 1977 5 3 .625 South Alabama 1987 2002 4 3 .571 Alabama 1983 1995 3 3 .500 Liberty 1988 1999 2 2 .500 Florida Atlantic 1998 1998 1 1 .500 Florida International 1985 1985 1 1 .500 Vanderbilt 1986 1986 1 1 .500 Western Michigan 1973 1973 1 1 .500 Ball State 1984 1984 1 2 .333 California 1997 1997 1 2 .333 Central Florida 2004 2004 1 2 .333 South Florida 1996 1996 1 2 .333 Central Michigan 1973 1973 0 1 .000 Newberry 1977 1977 0 1 .000 Notre Dame 1994 1994 0 1 .000 Southern California 1998 1998 0 1 .000 Wichita State 1981 1981 0 1 .000 Totals 892-199 .818 [edit] External links Official Stadium Website v • d • e Current Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) baseball parks Atlantic Division Doak Field (NC State) • Gene Hooks Stadium (Wake Forest) • Doug Kingsmore Stadium (Clemson) • Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium (Florida State) • Shea Field (Boston College) • Shipley Field (Maryland) Coastal Division Russ Chandler Stadium (Georgia Tech) • Jack Coombs Field (Duke) • Davenport Field (Virginia) • English Field (Virginia Tech) • Mark Light Field (Miami) • USA Baseball National Training Complex (North Carolina)