Owen J. Bush Stadium

Also Known As: Perry Stadium 1931-1941; Victory Field 1942-1966
Location: Indianapolis, IN
1501 W. 16th Street at 38th Street.
Capacity: 15,000 (1931); 12,671 (1950); 12,934 (1995)
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): 350-500-350 (1931); 335-500-335 (1949); 350-480-350 (1955) 335-480-335 (1961); 335-395-335 (1985)
Owen J. Bush Stadium was originally known as Perry Stadium, after the Indianapolis Indians owner, Norman A. Perry. The park was built of concrete and steel, with 16-foot brick walls enclosing the grounds. There were many innovative features for the comfort and safety of the fans. The park was renamed Victory Stadium during World War II, and renamed Owen J. Bush Stadium in 1966, to honor native son Donnie Bush, the outstanding Tiger shortstop. The catcher faced NE. "Eight Men Out" was filmed there.
Used by: Indianapolis Indians

Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Owen J. Bush Stadium:

YearTeamLeagueWLAttendAvg.
1996Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27866544,5928,128RosterStats
1995Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28856366,2545,308RosterStats
1994Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28657339,2084,711RosterStats
1993Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26677300,3974,418RosterStats
1992Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28361332,9414,969RosterStats
1991Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27568348,0894,868RosterStats
1990Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26185314,2644,305RosterStats
1989Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28759287,5953,940RosterStats
1988Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28953314,0164,423RosterStats
1987Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27464250,2503,627RosterStats
1986Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28062220,2853,103RosterStats
1985Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26181209,0412,944RosterStats
1984Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 29163223,2622,900RosterStats
1983Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26472227,5953,347RosterStats
1982Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27561213,9653,147RosterStats
1981Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26274205,2203,018RosterStats
1980Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 25877180,4832,674RosterStats
1979Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26769166,0632,442RosterStats
1978Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27857165,0142,445RosterStats
1977Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27264165,4512,433RosterStats
1976Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26273139,6152,068RosterStats
1975Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27164142,9532,118RosterStats
1974Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27857138,7172,055RosterStats
1973Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27462130,4771,919RosterStats
1972Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26179117,4151,677RosterStats
1971Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28455156,6682,254RosterStats
1970Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27169150,8072,154RosterStats
1969Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27466130,4851,864RosterStats
1968Indianapolis IndiansPacific Coast League6678136,8181,900RosterStats
1967Indianapolis IndiansPacific Coast League7671162,6362,213RosterStats
1966Indianapolis IndiansPacific Coast League8068183,6822,482RosterStats
1965Indianapolis IndiansPacific Coast League7078159,5022,155RosterStats
1964Indianapolis IndiansPacific Coast League8969151,4931,918RosterStats
1963Indianapolis IndiansInternational League8667174,5582,282RosterStats
1962Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28958148,6262,022RosterStats
1961Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28664179,4232,392RosterStats
1960Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26589162,1232,105RosterStats
1959Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28676249,3843,079RosterStats
1958Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27282162,5652,111RosterStats
1957Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27480159,9472,077RosterStats
1956Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 29262231,1893,002RosterStats
1955Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26786129,5171,693RosterStats
1954Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 29557282,9793,723RosterStats
1953Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28272206,7862,686RosterStats
1952Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27579165,2202,146RosterStats
1951Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26884181,2412,385RosterStats
1950Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28567294,4513,874RosterStats
1949Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 29361413,9735,376RosterStats
1948Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 210054494,4556,421RosterStats
1947Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27479316,5394,138RosterStats
1946Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28865317,2234,147RosterStats
1945Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 29063229,1452,995RosterStats
1944Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 25793121,1001,615RosterStats
1943Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28567215,2782,833RosterStats
1942Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27678186,4472,421RosterStats
1941Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 2658888,8401,161RosterStats
1940Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 2628497,8591,341RosterStats
1939Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28272129,5291,682RosterStats
1938Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28074154,8192,011RosterStats
1937Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 26785111,1281,462RosterStats
1936Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27975142,7301,854RosterStats
1935Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28567137,9181,815RosterStats
1934Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 27775124,3721,636RosterStats
1933Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 2827297,8351,271RosterStats
1932Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28680183,8422,215RosterStats
1931Indianapolis IndiansAmerican Association 28680138,4151,668RosterStats



Attendance listed indicates the total home attendance for the team even if it played in multiple home ballparks or additional cities in the same year.

Average attendance is based on half the team's total games being played at home.



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