Fraser Field
Also Known As: Lynn Stadium (1946-1949)Location: Lynn, MA
365 Western Avenue, called Manning Field.
Capacity: 5,000 (1946); 4,114 (1999); 4,000 (2006)
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): 330-399-330 (1995); 320-400-370 (2006)
Fraser Field, named for Lynn baseball supporter Gene Fraser, was located next to the Manning Bowl football stadium. It was a WPA project that opened, June 21, 1938. Fraser Field was the first stadium in the country with a cantilevered roof, allowing every spectator an unobstructed view. Remodeled in 2003 with artificial turf infield, natural grass outfield.
Used by: Lynn Red Sox, Lynn Tigers, Lynn Sailors, Lynn Pirates, Massachusetts Mad Dogs, North Shore Spirit
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Fraser Field:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | North Shore Spirit | Canadian-American Association | 57 | 36 | 110,336 | 2,299 | Roster | Stats |
| 2006 | North Shore Spirit | Can-Am League | 58 | 32 | 102,639 | 2,701 | Roster | Stats |
| 2005 | North Shore Spirit | Can-Am League | 55 | 36 | 108,192 | 2,208 | Roster | Stats |
| 2004 | North Shore Spirit | Northeast League | 57 | 35 | 115,118 | 2,349 | Roster | Stats |
| 2003 | North Shore Spirit | Northeast League | 51 | 39 | 76,016 | 1,854 | Roster | Stats |
| 1999 | Massachusetts Mad Dogs | Northern League East | 41 | 45 | 38,528 | 940 | Roster | Stats |
| 1998 | Massachusetts Mad Dogs | Northeast League | 39 | 45 | 47,123 | 1,149 | Roster | Stats |
| 1997 | Massachusetts Mad Dogs | Northeast League | 45 | 37 | 72,681 | 1,817 | Roster | Stats |
| 1996 | Massachusetts Mad Dogs | North Atlantic League | 56 | 21 | 52,384 | 1,361 | Roster | Stats |
| 1983 | Lynn Pirates | Eastern League | 77 | 62 | 31,575 | 454 | Roster | Stats |
| 1982 | Lynn Sailors | Eastern League | 82 | 57 | 23,791 | 342 | Roster | Stats |
| 1981 | Lynn Sailors | Eastern League | 62 | 76 | 38,468 | 558 | Roster | Stats |
| 1980 | Lynn Sailors | Eastern League | 66 | 71 | 50,786 | 741 | Roster | Stats |
| 1949 | Lynn Tigers | New England League | 29 | 47 | 12,882 | 339 | Roster | Stats |
| 1948 | Lynn Red Sox | New England League | 85 | 40 | 49,088 | 785 | Roster | Stats |
| 1947 | Lynn Red Sox | New England League | 86 | 38 | 60,458 | 975 | Roster | Stats |
| 1946 | Lynn Red Sox | New England League | 82 | 40 | Roster | Stats |
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.
