Photographs: Ballfield, Scoreboard, Dugouts, Stadium Seating
![The overgrown ballfield of Cooper Stadium as viewed from just behind home plate.]()
The overgrown ballfield of Cooper Stadium as viewed from just behind home plate.
![With knee-high weeds, it was hard to believe that this was once an immaculate ballfield.]()
With knee-high weeds, it was hard to believe that this was once an immaculate ballfield.
![Looking toward the stadium from home plate.]()
Looking toward the stadium from home plate.
![Home plate's view of the field.]()
Home plate's view of the field.
![A straight-on look at home plate.]()
A straight-on look at home plate.
![Left field as seen from the middle of the infield.]()
Left field as seen from the middle of the infield.
![One of the massive light towers in the outfield.]()
One of the massive light towers in the outfield.
![Looking up at one of the light towers.]()
Looking up at one of the light towers.
![The right field foul pole. Dysart Park can be seen in the background.]()
The right field foul pole. Dysart Park can be seen in the background.
![The left field foul pole, near the overflow bleachers.]()
The left field foul pole, near the overflow bleachers.
![The outfield and scoreboard.]()
The outfield and scoreboard.
![The view of the ballfield between the main stadium and the overflow bleachers.]()
The view of the ballfield between the main stadium and the overflow bleachers.
![Looking out to center field and the scoreboard from a skybox.]()
Looking out to center field and the scoreboard from a skybox.
![Looking down to the seating area and behind home plate from a skybox.]()
Looking down to the seating area and behind home plate from a skybox.
![An overlook of the ballfield as seen from one of the skyboxes.]()
An overlook of the ballfield as seen from one of the skyboxes.
![A single row bleacher seat in front of the warm-up area for home team pitchers.]()
A single row bleacher seat in front of the warm-up area for home team pitchers.
![Looking down to the visiting team pitchers area.]()
Looking down to the visiting team pitchers area.
![A view of Cooper Stadium from far center outfield.]()
A view of Cooper Stadium from far center outfield.
![A closer look at the stadium's scoreboard.]()
A closer look at the stadium's scoreboard.
![The back side of the scoreboard.]()
The back side of the scoreboard.
![A side view of the scoreboard.]()
A side view of the scoreboard.
![There were ladders and catwalks on the back side of the scoreboard. If you look closely, you'll see one of our team members climbing up the ladder.]()
There were ladders and catwalks on the back side of the scoreboard. If you look closely, you'll see one of our team members climbing up the ladder.
![Looking to the top of the scoreboard.]()
Looking to the top of the scoreboard.
![One of our fearless members climbed to the top of the scoreboard to take the next photo you'll see.]()
One of our fearless members climbed to the top of the scoreboard to take the next photo you'll see.
![The view of Cooper Stadium from atop the scoreboard.]()
The view of Cooper Stadium from atop the scoreboard.
![The home team dugout used by the Clippers.]()
The home team dugout used by the Clippers.
![The dugout was equipped with a small restroom.]()
The dugout was equipped with a small restroom.
![This was likely an equipment closet.]()
This was likely an equipment closet.
![A long, narrow tunnel led from the Clippers' bench to the locker room.]()
A long, narrow tunnel led from the Clippers' bench to the locker room.
![Another look at the home bench.]()
Another look at the home bench.
![The visiting team dugout.]()
The visiting team dugout.
![Some trash remained in the visitor's equipment closet.]()
Some trash remained in the visitor's equipment closet.
![The visitors' dugout also had a small restroom.]()
The visitors' dugout also had a small restroom.
![A red phone remained on the bench. It may have been used to communicate with the bullpen.]()
A red phone remained on the bench. It may have been used to communicate with the bullpen.
![Looking to the field from the visitor's dugout.]()
Looking to the field from the visitor's dugout.
![Walking toward the stairway that led to the ballfield.]()
Walking toward the stairway that led to the ballfield.
![The seating area of Cooper Stadium.]()
The seating area of Cooper Stadium.
![Cooper Stadium as seen from far left field.]()
Cooper Stadium as seen from far left field.
![The southern end of the stadium.]()
The southern end of the stadium.
![A view from the south end toward the center of the stadium.]()
A view from the south end toward the center of the stadium.
![The northwest part of Cooper Stadium.]()
The northwest part of Cooper Stadium.
![Looking along the skyboxes and down to the stadium seating below.]()
Looking along the skyboxes and down to the stadium seating below.
![A straight-down view of the stadium seating.]()
A straight-down view of the stadium seating.
![Another look at the stadium seating from the skyboxes above.]()
Another look at the stadium seating from the skyboxes above.
![The 100-level box seats were the closest to the ballfield.]()
The 100-level box seats were the closest to the ballfield.
![A closer look at the Clippers logo on the box seats.]()
A closer look at the Clippers logo on the box seats.
![General admission seating along the south side of the stadium.]()
General admission seating along the south side of the stadium.
![Cooper Stadium's main walkway between the general admission seating and the box seats.]()
Cooper Stadium's main walkway between the general admission seating and the box seats.
![Reserved seating was the first few rows of the 200-level seating along the first and third base lines.]()
Reserved seating was the first few rows of the 200-level seating along the first and third base lines.
![A row of box seats just behind the Clippers' dugout.]()
A row of box seats just behind the Clippers' dugout.
![Looking from the box seats up toward the general admission seating.]()
Looking from the box seats up toward the general admission seating.
![These signs on a support column helped fans determine which section was where. PA speakers were above the signs.]()
These signs on a support column helped fans determine which section was where. PA speakers were above the signs.
![The view of the ballfield from in between sections 210 and 212.]()
The view of the ballfield from in between sections 210 and 212.
![There were still peanut shells underneath many of the stadium's seats.]()
There were still peanut shells underneath many of the stadium's seats.
![The upper concourse concession stand. It was the only concession stand where you could buy refreshments and still watch the game.]()
The upper concourse concession stand. It was the only concession stand where you could buy refreshments and still watch the game.
![A closer look at the upper concourse concession stand.]()
A closer look at the upper concourse concession stand.
![The upper concourse of Cooper Stadium.]()
The upper concourse of Cooper Stadium.
![Coming down the stairs between sections 212 and 214.]()
Coming down the stairs between sections 212 and 214.
![We found a few baseballs left behind by fans in the stadium. This one was from the Clippers' days as a New York Yankees affiliate.]()
We found a few baseballs left behind by fans in the stadium. This one was from the Clippers' days as a New York Yankees affiliate.
![The view of the ballfield from the upper concourse.]()
The view of the ballfield from the upper concourse.
![From the rafters to the seating below.]()
From the rafters to the seating below.
![From the rafters to the seating below.]()
From the rafters to the seating below.
![A view of the ballfield from the upper concourse.]()
A view of the ballfield from the upper concourse.
![The OES exploration team walking down the stadium's stairs.]()
The OES exploration team walking down the stadium's stairs.
![The overflow bleachers as seen from the skybox level.]()
The overflow bleachers as seen from the skybox level.
![This area was between the visitors' bullpen and the overflow bleachers.]()
This area was between the visitors' bullpen and the overflow bleachers.
![The overflow bleachers were considered general admission.]()
The overflow bleachers were considered general admission.
![The view of the ballfield from the farthest bleacher seat of the top row.]()
The view of the ballfield from the farthest bleacher seat of the top row.
![Looking at the ballfield from the farthest bleacher seat in the first row.]()
Looking at the ballfield from the farthest bleacher seat in the first row.
![The area with large windows was the Captain's Club restaurant.]()
The area with large windows was the Captain's Club restaurant.
Photographs: Skyboxes, Press Box
![An office near the elevator room that led to the skyboxes.]()
An office near the elevator room that led to the skyboxes.
![Storage shelves in the elevator room area. Perhaps they held Clippers memorabilia.]()
Storage shelves in the elevator room area. Perhaps they held Clippers memorabilia.
![The skybox level hallway and elevator area.]()
The skybox level hallway and elevator area.
![This stairway could also be used instead of the elevator.]()
This stairway could also be used instead of the elevator.
![The skybox level restrooms were just outside the Captain's Club restaurant.]()
The skybox level restrooms were just outside the Captain's Club restaurant.
![Walking into the Captain's Club restaurant.]()
Walking into the Captain's Club restaurant.
![Another look at the Captain's Club bar, along with its sign.]()
Another look at the Captain's Club bar, along with its sign.
![The ceiling of the Captain's Club was fairly high.]()
The ceiling of the Captain's Club was fairly high.
![Artist renderings of what the Captain's Club will look like when the stadium is converted into a racetrack.]()
Artist renderings of what the Captain's Club will look like when the stadium is converted into a racetrack.
![More artist renderings of the racetrack conversion.]()
More artist renderings of the racetrack conversion.
![These two artist renderings show what Cooper Stadium and the surrounding area will look like once the transformation is complete.]()
These two artist renderings show what Cooper Stadium and the surrounding area will look like once the transformation is complete.
![The view of the ballfield from the Captain's Club.]()
The view of the ballfield from the Captain's Club.
![The skybox concourse complete with 1970s-style numbering for the suites.]()
The skybox concourse complete with 1970s-style numbering for the suites.
![A list of skybox owners, with dates checked when the skybox was used.]()
A list of skybox owners, with dates checked when the skybox was used.
![Looking out over the roof of Cooper Stadium.]()
Looking out over the roof of Cooper Stadium.
![Another look at the skybox concourse.]()
Another look at the skybox concourse.
![This walkway on the south side of the stadium led to the upper concourse below.]()
This walkway on the south side of the stadium led to the upper concourse below.
![Looking out from the skybox concourse to the massive parking lot.]()
Looking out from the skybox concourse to the massive parking lot.
![One of Cooper Stadium's smaller skyboxes. It was listed as RLS ADV E on the checklist.]()
One of Cooper Stadium's smaller skyboxes. It was listed as RLS ADV E on the checklist.
![Looking through the side window to other skyboxes.]()
Looking through the side window to other skyboxes.
![This was the Worthington Industries skybox.]()
This was the Worthington Industries skybox.
![Skybox one, complete with mirrored walls and state-of-the-art 1970s design. It belonged to Sunbelt Rentals.]()
Skybox one, complete with mirrored walls and state-of-the-art 1970s design. It belonged to Sunbelt Rentals.
![The seating area for Sunbelt's box.]()
The seating area for Sunbelt's box.
![Some nice track lighting.]()
Some nice track lighting.
![The awesome, shiny '70s wall.]()
The awesome, shiny '70s wall.
![Looking down to the stadium seating below from Sunbelt's skybox.]()
Looking down to the stadium seating below from Sunbelt's skybox.
![Sunbelt's view of the ballfield.]()
Sunbelt's view of the ballfield.
![The bar of Skybox 10, which belonged to Huntington Bank.]()
The bar of Skybox 10, which belonged to Huntington Bank.
![The lounge area of Huntington's skybox.]()
The lounge area of Huntington's skybox.
![Huntington had two levels of seating, enough for eight fans.]()
Huntington had two levels of seating, enough for eight fans.
![The view of the ballfield from Huntington's skybox.]()
The view of the ballfield from Huntington's skybox.
![The bar area of skybox number nine, which was listed as belonging to Schel-Wilson.]()
The bar area of skybox number nine, which was listed as belonging to Schel-Wilson.
![A nice couch in the lounge area of the Schel-Wilson skybox.]()
A nice couch in the lounge area of the Schel-Wilson skybox.
![Schel-Wilson's seating area for viewing the ballgame.]()
Schel-Wilson's seating area for viewing the ballgame.
![The Schel-Wilson skybox also had seating for eight fans.]()
The Schel-Wilson skybox also had seating for eight fans.
![The kitchenette of skybox eleven, belonging to Franklin County. It was one of the largest skyboxes.]()
The kitchenette of skybox eleven, belonging to Franklin County. It was one of the largest skyboxes.
![The lounge area of Franklin County's suite.]()
The lounge area of Franklin County's suite.
![Looking toward the seating area for Franklin County's skybox.]()
Looking toward the seating area for Franklin County's skybox.
![Franklin County's spectator seating was a little more luxurious than the other suites.]()
Franklin County's spectator seating was a little more luxurious than the other suites.
![The awesome view of the ballfield from Franklin County's skybox, complete with the downtown Columbus skyline.]()
The awesome view of the ballfield from Franklin County's skybox, complete with the downtown Columbus skyline.
![Skybox 12 belonged to the Columbus Clippers organization.]()
Skybox 12 belonged to the Columbus Clippers organization.
![The kitchenette of the Clippers skybox. It was the next largest after the Franklin County box.]()
The kitchenette of the Clippers skybox. It was the next largest after the Franklin County box.
![A nice 1970s-era sofa with the team colors.]()
A nice 1970s-era sofa with the team colors.
![The Clippers skybox included its own restroom.]()
The Clippers skybox included its own restroom.
![The skybox was decked out with baseball wallpaper.]()
The skybox was decked out with baseball wallpaper.
![The spectator seating for the Clippers skybox.]()
The spectator seating for the Clippers skybox.
![The view of the ballfield from the Clippers suite.]()
The view of the ballfield from the Clippers suite.
![Skybox 14 belonged to the Columbus Distributing Company. They are a wholesale beer distributor.]()
Skybox 14 belonged to the Columbus Distributing Company. They are a wholesale beer distributor.
![The kitchenette of skybox 14 included a nacho cheese machine.]()
The kitchenette of skybox 14 included a nacho cheese machine.
![The spectator seating area for the Columbus Distributing Company's skybox.]()
The spectator seating area for the Columbus Distributing Company's skybox.
![Skybox 22 was a rental unit that looked like it used to be two separate suites.]()
Skybox 22 was a rental unit that looked like it used to be two separate suites.
![The spectator seating area for the rental skybox.]()
The spectator seating area for the rental skybox.
![A bird had made a large nest in the rental suite.]()
A bird had made a large nest in the rental suite.
![A couple of Clippers pennants hung above the spectator seating area.]()
A couple of Clippers pennants hung above the spectator seating area.
![This was a small maintenance or storage closet on the skybox level.]()
This was a small maintenance or storage closet on the skybox level.
![There was a small balcony just outside of the maintenance closet that provided a great view of the ballpark.]()
There was a small balcony just outside of the maintenance closet that provided a great view of the ballpark.
![Entering the press booth.]()
Entering the press booth.
![The north side of the press box.]()
The north side of the press box.
![A raised floor was at the center of the press booth, but equipment that was located there had been removed.]()
A raised floor was at the center of the press booth, but equipment that was located there had been removed.
![Cords and wires lay across the floor.]()
Cords and wires lay across the floor.
![Another look at the raised platform area.]()
Another look at the raised platform area.
![The back wall of the press booth had a sink and several red rotary phones.]()
The back wall of the press booth had a sink and several red rotary phones.
![An old computer and a few CRT monitors remained along the back wall of the press box.]()
An old computer and a few CRT monitors remained along the back wall of the press box.
![A tangled mess of wires was in the corner, near the old computer and monitors.]()
A tangled mess of wires was in the corner, near the old computer and monitors.
![Some sort of control panel, perhaps for the scoreboard.]()
Some sort of control panel, perhaps for the scoreboard.
![A small booth off the press box looks like it was used for either radio broadcasts or the in-house PA.]()
A small booth off the press box looks like it was used for either radio broadcasts or the in-house PA.
![This small booth off the press box is where members of the media could observe the game.]()
This small booth off the press box is where members of the media could observe the game.
![Another, almost identical, press booth next to the one in the previous photo.]()
Another, almost identical, press booth next to the one in the previous photo.
![The roster and stats for the Toledo Mud Hens and the Clippers for the last baseball game played in Cooper Stadium.]()
The roster and stats for the Toledo Mud Hens and the Clippers for the last baseball game played in Cooper Stadium.
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