Crowds have been at or near capacity thus far in In past seasons, the Silver Knights have averaged between 1, and 1, fans, landing in the middle of the Futures League attendance rankings.
Some in the crowd have been attending games at Holman Stadium since the days of the Nashua Pride of the Atlantic League in the 90s, and some of their traditions continue to this day. You can still hear cowbells after a big hit or strikeout.
The city straddles the Merrimack River, which gave the city the bulk of its industrial past through the textile industry. Getting to Holman Stadium is very easy. It is located on Amherst Street, about a mile from Route 3. Take exit 7A and follow Amherst Street to the ballpark, which will be on your left. There is ample parking in the lot next to the field. Fans enter Holman Stadium onto an outdoor concourse. Immediately to your right will be the concession stand, with the Dragon Slayer Tavern to your left.
There is more than enough room to get around during a typical Silver Knights game. Fans can enter the seating area through a number of vomitories, which have been marked as one-way for the season. There is a wide walkway separating the upper and lower levels. Fans may want to pick seats a few rows up if sitting in the upper level to avoid the traffic passing in front of you.
Nets are strung in front of the entire seating bowl at Holman Stadium. Access to the picnic area in right field can be had by a stairway at the end of the seating area, or by simply walking around the back of the grandstand and down the hill to the picnic area.
Several tables are located here, as well as an additional concession stand. Additional picnic table seating is located just beyond the left field fence. There are two sets of bathrooms here, which are more than large enough to accommodate the typical Silver Knight crowd. Tickets to Silver Knights games cost eight dollars, with a two-dollar surcharge for online orders.
With the limited capacity for the season, it is highly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance. Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the ballpark. Concessions are affordable and in line with other small ballparks in the area. Overall, a night at a Silver Knights game is an affordable entertainment option for southern New Hampshire baseball fans. Holman Stadium embraces its history as the first integrated baseball team in the United States. Murals of Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe adorn the exterior of the ballpark.
Retired numbers honoring Campanella, Newcombe and Jackie Robinson hang on the short brick wall in left field. Fans visiting Nashua may want to head downtown to see the mural honoring the first integrated team in the United States , located near city hall. Nashua Dodgers Mural in Downtown Nashua. Photo courtesy of Gregg Boggis, Atlas Obscura. Even the seats at Holman Stadium have an interesting story. There is a display on the exterior of the ballpark honoring all the Silver Knights who have signed professional contracts.
Holman Stadium is a quaint ballpark which has likely seen the end of its days as a professional ballpark. With Northeast Delta Dental Stadium located 20 minutes to the north and LeLacheur Park located 20 minutes to the south, this old ballpark fell out of favor.
The Futures League has given new life to several other New England ballparks that otherwise would have faded into history. The league includes teams in Pittsfield, Lynn , Brockton , Worcester and New Britain that used to house pro teams but have seen them leave for newer, more modern parks. Whether you are searching for a ballpark to visit and catch some live action in the sparse schedule of the summer or a baseball fan who appreciates the history of the game, Holman Stadium is worthy of a visit.
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