Centennial in Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Centennial Field

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 25, 2002

1. Centennial Field Marker

Inscription.
Named to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the University of Vermont’s first graduating class, Centennial Field has been the home of UVM athletics since 1906. The three ballparks that have stood on this site have hosted semi-professional and minor league, as well as exhibitions by visiting Major League and Negro League ballclubs. The current grandstand, constructed in 1922, is one of the oldest still in use. Among the outstanding players who have graced Centennial’s diamond are Larry Gardner, Ray Collins, Tris Speaker, Jesse Hubbard, Robin Roberts, Kirk McCaskill, Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey, Jr.

Erected 1997 by Vermont Division of Historic Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 44° 28.9′ N, 73° 11.305′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is in Centennial. Marker is on University Road, 0.1 miles south of Colchester Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burial Place of General Ethan Allen (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Fort Frederick (approx. 0.6 miles away); Native Americans and Winooski (approx. 0.6 miles away); Andrew Harris 1814-1841 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mary Martha Fletcher (approx. 0.7 miles away); Athletic Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); In Memory of John Lonergan (approx. 0.9 miles away); General William Wells / Dr. H. Nelson Jackson (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Also see . . .
1. Centennial Field. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The Vermont Lake Monsters. Team website homepage
Current tenants of Centennial Field (Submitted on July 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Wide-view of the Centennial Field marker and grandstands image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 25, 2002

2. Wide-view of the Centennial Field marker and grandstands

The marker is center left in the picture.

Centennial Field (1922) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 25, 2002

3. Centennial Field (1922)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,333 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.