Trusler Sports Complex
{{Short description|Sports facility in Emporia, Kansas}}
{{Infobox stadium
| stadium_name = Trusler Sports Complex
| image =Trusler Sports Complex, 2012.png
| caption = Trusler Sports Complex in 2012 before Turnbull Field received articficial turf in the infield.
| location = Emporia, Kansas
| broke_ground =
| opened = 1992
| owner = Emporia State University
| operator = Emporia State University
| tenants = Emporia State University
| seating_capacity =
}}
Trusler Sports Complex is a sports facility located in Emporia, Kansas. The complex consists of four fields – one baseball, three softball – and is home to the Emporia State baseball and softball teams.{{cite web|url=http://www.slim.emporia.edu/studentlife/handbook/sports-and-play/trusler-sports-complex.html |title=Trusler Sports Complex - Student Handbook | Emporia State University |publisher=Slim.emporia.edu |date= |accessdate=2016-06-04}}
History
The complex opened in 1992 after a local-based not-for profit foundation – Trusler Foundation – donated money to Emporia State University. Both Emporia State baseball and softball teams compete here; Baseball on Glennen Field (named after Emporia State's 13th president), and softball on Turnbull Field (named after J. Michael Turnbull, who was president of Trusler Foundation).{{cite web|url=http://www.esuhornets.com/sports/2012/1/2/BB_0102120452.aspx?path=baseball |title=Emporia State University Athletics - Facilities - Trusler Sports Complex |publisher=Esuhornets.com |date=2012-01-02 |accessdate=2016-06-04}} The two other softball fields – Cannon Field and Thomas Field – are named in honor of Joe Cannon who provided the land for the complex and Tom D. Thomas, treasurer and trustee of the Trusler Foundation.
=Renovations=
Since its opening in 1992, Trusler has seen many improvements. In 2006, a clubhouse was built. In 2009, Glennen Field received artificial turf for the infield,{{cite web |url=http://esubulletin.com/1827/sports/trusler-sports-complex-renovations-underway/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218113951/http://esubulletin.com/1827/sports/trusler-sports-complex-renovations-underway/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-02-18 |title=The Bulletin : Trusler Sports Complex renovations underway |publisher=Esubulletin.com |date=2009-01-15 |accessdate=2016-06-04 }} with softball receiving the same in 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.emporia.edu/news/12/19/2014/new-turf-coming-to-turnbull-field-at-trusler-complex/ |title=News Article - News | Emporia State University |publisher=Emporia.edu |date=2014-12-19 |accessdate=2016-06-04}} In 2014, nearly $400,000 was donated to improved dugouts and build a new ticket booth.{{cite web|url=http://esubulletin.com/16416/news/360000-donated-to-trusler-sports-complex-school-of-business/ |title=The Bulletin : $360,000 donated to Trusler Sports Complex, School of Business |publisher=Esubulletin.com |date=2014-02-06 |accessdate=2016-06-04}}
References
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Category:Buildings and structures in Lyon County, Kansas
Category:Emporia State Hornets baseball
Category:1992 establishments in Kansas
Category:Sports venues completed in 1992
Category:Baseball venues in Kansas
Category:Softball venues in Kansas