Campbell’s Field Demolition Continues

The demolition continues at the site of Campbell’s Field, the former home of the Camden Riversharks (Independent Professional, Atlantic League).  View demolition photos here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Campbell's Field once boasted a breathtaking view of the Philadelphia skyline and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge connecting Camden with Philly.

Now it sits in a heap of twisted steel and broken brick and concrete after being demolished. https://t.co/DF4CKMdElN

— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) January 27, 2019

Authority Seeking Bids to Demolish Campbell’s Field

Campbell’s Field, former home of the Camden Riversharks (Independent Professional, Atlantic League) is expected to face the wrecking ball after 17 years.  The 6,700-seat park cost $35 million to build.  Camden County Improvement Authority is looking for bids on the demolition.  Read more here.

Luxury Apartment Development on Tap for Camden Waterfront

The joint venture behind a high-profile office tower in Camden (NJ) has unveiled another piece of its waterfront redevelopment — a $48 million, 156-unit luxury apartment building — adjacent to soon-to-be demolished Campbell’s Field, former home of the Camden Riversharks (Independent Professional, Atlantic League).  Read more here.  Thanks to Johnn Cerone for the link.

Deal Approved: Campbell’s Field to be Demolished and Replaced by Three Athletic Fields

Camden’s troubled baseball stadium, once hailed a new beginning for the city’s waterfront, will be torn down and replaced with three Rutgers University athletic fields under a deal approved by the university’s board Thursday.  Read more here.

Campbell’s Field Will Reportedly Be Demolished

The beautiful 6,700-seat ballpark on the Camden Waterfront, opened in 2001 for the departed Camden Riversharks (Independent Professional, Atlantic League), will be demolished soon, according to George E. Norcross III, a power hitter in South Jersey business and politics.  Read more here.

Still No Team for Campbell’s Field, Surrounding Redevelopment Could Challenge Its Future

Campbell’s Field, once hailed as a sign of the bright future of the waterfront in the poverty-stricken city of Camden (NJ), continues to sit empty after the departure of the Camden Riversharks (Independent Professional, Atlantic League), but redevelopment projects worth hundreds of millions are rising up around it.  Read more and view photos here.

Camden, Atlantic City Could Return to Atlantic League

In a lengthy phone conversation with Atlantic League CEO and founder Frank Boulton, he confirmed that that the league has had conversations about a return to “one or both” of the Atlantic City and Camden markets, but not for the 2017 season.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the heads up.

Loans Forgiven, Officials Still Seeking Tenant for Empty Campbell’s Field

Camden County (NJ) officials have been working since the Camden Riverhsharks (Independent Professional, Atlantic League) departure to bring a minor league team affiliated with Major League Baseball to Campbell’s Field, but until they do, the county will be responsible for maintaining the 6,400-seat stadium.  Read more here.

Campbell’s Field Still Searching for Tenant

Campbell’s Field and Camden County (NJ) are still searching for a tenant after the Camden Riversharks (Independent Professional, Atlantic League) left the city for New Britain (CT) last October after an impasse over lease negotiations.  Read more here.

Riversharks Cease Operations

The Camden Riversharks (Indy Pro, Atlantic League), which have played at the city’s waterfront Campbell’s Field for 15 years, has ceased all operations, according to a statement from the team.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

$1 Billion Development Proposed for Camden Waterfront Near Campbell’s Field

Liberty Property Trust plans to construct a $1 billion “iconic skyline” along the Delaware River in Camden, N.J., near Campbell’s Field, the current home of the Camden Riversharks (Indy Pro, Atlantic League).  Read more and view renderings here.  View press release here.

Rendering of proposed Liberty Property Trust’s mixed-use Camden waterfront development, Robert A.M. Stern Architects

Baseball America Discusses Possible NY-Penn League Move to Camden (NJ)

The independent Atlantic League’s plans to move one of its teams to recently vacated New Britain (CT) might also signal a shift in the short-season New York-Penn League.  Read more here.

Riversharks Relocating to New Britain?

The Camden Riversharks (Indy Pro, Atlantic League) have played at Camden’s (NJ) waterfront Campbell’s Field for 15 years, but the team could be relocating to New Britain (CT) and replaced with an affiliated club, according to sources familiar with the matter.  Read more here and here.

Riversharks to Host Homerun Derby from Deck of Battleship

PRESS RELEASE – Have you ever wanted to test your strength and see how far you could hit a ball into the Delaware River? Well, now is your chance to show off your homerun swing and maybe you’ll be able to hit a ball into Philadelphia!

County Improvement Authority to Acquire Campbell’s Field

Officials on Friday released additional details of the Camden County Improvement Authority’s pending $3.5 million purchase of Campbell’s Field, home of the Camden Riversharks (Indy Pro, Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Riversharks Name New GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Camden Riversharks organization has named Lindsay Rosenberg as the third general manager in franchise history. Rosenberg will assume the GM role effective today and lead the front office staff as the planning process for the 2015 15th anniversary season is underway.

Jaws Enters World of Baseball Field Maintenance

Jaworski Turf Solutions, a new division of Ron Jaworski Golf owned by former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and current ESPN commentator Ron Jaworski, has signed a deal with the indy pro Camden Riversharks (Atlantic League) to provide field maintenance at Campbell’s Field.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.