Jack Coombs Field is a

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in Durham,

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, USA. It is the home field of the

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Blue Devils

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teams. The stadium holds 2,000 people. Built in 1931, it was named in 1951 for former Duke baseball coach

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.Jack Coombs Field
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12-22-2010 The field itself was first used in 1931. The stonework on the grandstand exterior suggests the

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architectural design used with most of the West Campus buildings. The ballpark stands in the western portion of the athletic complex on Duke's West Campus. It is bounded by Science Drive (northwest, left and center fields); Whitford Drive (southwest - left field, third base, and home plate); Krzyzewski Center (east, first base); and a service road (northeast, center and right fields).

Renovations

In 2001, an indoor hitting facility was added. Prior to the 2011 season, an

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surface was installed at the field, allowing for greater flexibility in the program's use of the venue. In addition, minor changes were made to the field's fences, lights, and dimensions. The stadium was custom fit with Promats Athletics wall padding, netting system, and foul poles.Renovations Complete on Jack Coombs Field
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12-22-2010 Prior to the 2025 season, the dugouts and bullpens were rebuilt, the turf surface was replaced, and the walls were brought in. Jack Coombs Field 2

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{{Triangle sports venues Sports venues in Durham, North Carolina Duke Blue Devils baseball venues 1931 establishments in North Carolina Sports venues completed in 1931

Renovations

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