One reason for the failure may be the ballpark itself. Parade Field is hardly a professional
ballpark (though because of the Millers, it can make that claim now).
It is really an erector set stadium that could probably be bought at the local
home depot. It features no bathrooms and according to Stew Thornley, led to
many players using the back outfield ivy when the needs struck. Fans would need
to go to the bathrooms at the facility on the other side of the parking lot. |