Big Apple Field, located in Central Park in Manhattan, New York was the site first used for the 2012 Chirstmas Day Classic, later renamed the first Tapey Beercone Winter Classic. At the time it was the most public location for Tapey Beercone play. Big Apple field was the location of the Miracle Near 79th Street.
The field was located deep within the Ramble, centrally located within the park, near the 79th Street Transverse. The infield was tucked with a number of large trees with the outfield extending out over a large grassy lawn. Left Field was limited by a side walk with a large dead ball zone on the far side. A forked tree in left center field acted as the Grand Salami Zone, awarding the feat to any ball hit on the fly between the forks.
Field Name | Big Apple Field |
|---|---|
| Location | Central Park |
| County | New York |
| State | New York |
| Latitude | 40°46'41"N |
| Longitude | 73°58'12"W |
| Elevation | 105 ft |
| Heading | E |
| Play Area Angle | 65° |
| Grand Salami Zone | Path Through Fork in Tree Branches. |
| Grand Salamis Hit | None |
| Infield Surface | Fallen Leaves and Brush |
| Outfield Surface | Grass Lawn |
| Outfield Obstacles | Multiple Deciduous Trees and Infrequent Pedestrian Traffic. |
| Beer Pope Coronations | None |
| Inception Date | 12/25/2012 |
| Total Regents to Play at the Field | 4 |
| Largest Crowd | Scores of Park-Goers and One European Couple - 12/25/2012 |