History
The New York Giants played the first game at LSU's new diamond on March 12, 1938, and the Tigers played there for 71 seasons. The park, named for LSU letterman Alex Box, killed in World War II, grew to 10,718 seats and hosted 18 NCAA Regionals and four Super Regionals.
The last game was LSU's 21–7 Super Regional win over UC Irvine on June 9, 2008. The team moved to a new Alex Box Stadium about 200 yards south, and the old park was dismantled, with pieces sold to fans.
Why it matters: LSU won eight College World Series titles while playing there, as listed on its right-field billboard.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Demolished[1] |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
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Teams & events
| LSU Tigers | NCAA · 1938–2008 |
|---|---|
| New York Giants (spring training) | National League · 1938–1939 · tenant |
| Baton Rouge Red Sticks | Evangeline Baseball League · 1946–1955 · tenant |
| Baton Rouge Cougars | Gulf States League · 1976 · tenant |
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Venue facts
| Other names | LSU Diamond (1938–1943); LSU Varsity Baseball Field (1938–1943); Alex Box Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Skip Bertman Drive, LSU campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Venue type | Ballpark |
| Sports | Baseball |
| Level | College, MLB spring training, Minor league |
| Opened | March 12, 1938[1] |
| Last used for sports | June 9, 2008[1] |
| Demolished | 2010[1] |
| Physical status | Demolished |
| Final capacity | 10,718[1] |
| Construction cost | $50,000 (1938) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Owner / operator | Louisiana State University |
| Closure | Replaced by a new Alex Box Stadium about 200 yards south. |
Documented details
- It was named for Simeon Alex Box, an LSU letterman killed in North Africa in World War II.[1]
- A right-field billboard called 'The Intimidator' showed the eight years LSU won the College World Series.[1]
- The park hosted 18 NCAA Regionals, 4 Super Regionals and 4 SEC Tournaments.[1]
- Its replacement, Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field, was built about 200 yards south.[1]
Sources
- Alex Box Stadium, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, coordinates, demolished, events, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia gives LSU's first game there as March 21, 1938 (rain-halted) and its first official game as March 24, 1938; the Giants played the opener on March 12.
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