Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Clint Evans Baseball Field

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025

1. Clint Evans Baseball Field Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated May 1, 1965 in honor of Clinton W. Evans ’12 who served his alma mater from 1924 through 1956 as coach-administrator.
A loyal Californian whose devotion to the University will always be remembered.

Erected 1965 by The University of California, Berkeley.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1965.

Location. 37° 52.206′ N, 122° 15.768′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is on Frank Schlessinger Way, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Frank Schlessinger Way, Berkeley CA 94704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brent James Woodall (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Ed Sanclemente (a few steps from this marker); UC Berkeley Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Pedro Fages Expedition (about 700 feet away); 2401 Bancroft Way (about 700 feet away); William Keith (1836-1911) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Kellogg School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Berkeley City Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.

Also see . . . Evans Diamond at Stu Gordon Stadium.

Originally part of Edwards Field, named in the memory of Colonel George C. Edwards, Evans Diamond was named after legendary Cal baseball coach Clint Evans, who served as the Bears' head coach from 1930-54, leading the Bears to first-ever College World Series title in 1947.

(Submitted on September 8, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025

2. Clint Evans Baseball Field Marker

The marker is located at the gated entrance to Stu Gordon Stadium, as seen in the photo.

Clint Evans Baseball Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025

3. Clint Evans Baseball Field

The view of Clint Evans Baseball Field.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.