Turner Field
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Turner Field
| Location: | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Opened: | March 29, 1997 |
| Owner: | City of Atlanta and Fulton County |
| Surface: | GN-1 Bermuda Grass |
| Architect: | Atlanta Stadium Design Team |
| Current Capacity: | 49,831 |
| Build Cost: | $235 Million |
| Tenants: | Atlanta Braves (1997 - Present) |
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Stadium History
The Braves took advantage of a unique opportunity during the events leading up to the 1996 Olympic Games. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the multipurpose stadium they had played in since 1966, was becoming obsolete. The team wanted a new retro style ballpark like the one which had then recently opened in Baltimore to rave reviews. Meanwhile, a new stadium was needed for the 1996 Olympics. So, the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and the Braves agreed to combine their efforts to build another multipurpose stadium. However, this one would be different.
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Trivia
- At the time of its installation in 2005, the high-definition video screen in center field was the world's largest.
- Playing field is twenty feet below street level.
- Braves Museum and Hall of Fame is located beyond left field near aisle 134.
- Site of the 2000 All-Star game.
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Field Dimensions
| Left Field | Left Center | Center Field | Right Center | Right Field |
| 335' | 380' | 401' | 390' | 330' |
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Wall Height
| Left Field | Center Field | Right Field |
| 8’ | 8’ | 8’ |
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External Links
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