Trusler Sports Complex
Sports facility in Emporia, Kansas, US
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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.[1]
Trusler Sports Complex in 2012 before Turnbull Field received articficial turf in the infield | |
 Interactive map of Trusler Sports Complex | |
| Location | Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Owner | Emporia State University |
| Operator | Emporia State University |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1992 |
| Tenants | |
| Emporia State University | |
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).[2] 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.[2]
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,[3] with softball receiving the same in 2014.[4] In 2014, nearly $400,000 was donated to improved dugouts and build a new ticket booth.[5]