Williamsport is a town with a rich baseball history.  Not only is it known for being the birthplace of Little League Baseball and the host of the Little League World Series, but it also has a minor league ballpark. Bowman Field has hosted affiliated minor league baseball off and on since being built in 1926, and was the home of the infamous "Great Potato Caper" in 1987.      

Bowman Field very much has that "old park" feel to it, as any park built in the 20's should. The place reminded me so much of the older parks featured in movies like "A League of Their Own," that I kept expecting Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Madonna to come out of the dugout.  Despite the age, however, this is not a rickety place by any means.  It has been well maintained over the years, and parts of it have been renovated, including aluminum floors and benches, an improvement over rotting wood, but somewhat annoying when the crowd starts to stomp.  The entrance and concourse were renovated for the 2000 season, providing a much

 The night I was there, it was "Dog Night."  Fans who brought their dogs to the game got in free.  I sat near the canine section, and to my surprise, despite the plethora of furry creatures, I only heard two or three barks all night.  

Overall, this is a pretty nice place, one that seems perfectly suited for short-season ball.  If you've never been to an "historic" park before, Bowman Field is a nice place to start.  

Update: Bowman Field now has the distinction of being the place where my niece Alexandra saw her very first ball game!  Check out the video ... 

It's dog night at the ballpark!! 

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