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Victory Field is a minor league ballpark in Indianapolis, Indiana that is home to the Indianapolis Indians of the International League.HistoryVictory Field opened on July 11, 1996 with the Indians falling to the Oklahoma City 89ers 5-3 in front of 14,667 fans. It replaced Bush Stadium, which had also been called Victory Field for some 25 years of its existence. The new park seated 13,300 fans (15,696 with lawn seating) when it was originally opened. However, in 2005, a 1,000 seat bleacher section was removed to make room for a picnic area. The name reflects the victory of the United States in World War II. The opening of Victory Field in 1996 was the catalyst for a revitalization of downtown Indianapolis.A record 16,168 fans were in attendance on July 22, 2000 to witness the Indians lose to the Columbus Clippers 6-5.NCAA Division I baseball teams Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Indiana Hoosiers played a game at Victory Field on April 21, 2015.The IHSAA uses Victory Field for its baseball State Final matches.FeaturesVictory Field is considered one of the finest facilities in all of Minor league baseball. It has been recognized as the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America" by Baseball America and Sports Illustrated. Recently, it was ranked #6 by Baseball America in their 2015 survey.