| The Memphis franchise played
at Tim McCarver Stadium through the 1999 season after which they moved
into a brand new downtown ballpark, Autozone Park.
Like many ballparks from the 1960's, it was set on a fairgrounds away from
the downtown. It was situated right next door to the Liberty Bowl.
McCarver Stadium was one of those strange parks that features an artificial
turf infield and a grass outfield. Having not seen a game here and
because I was not able to get inside on my only visit, I cannot give this
park a grade. From most accounts, it was not a great minor league
park, and one that few people seem to be missing. In early 2005, the park was demolished.
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