Pete Vonachen Stadium

Home of Peoria Suns / Peoria Chiefs, 1983 to 2002

(also known as Meinen Field, 1968 to 1992)

• BUILT: 1968
• LARGEST CROWD: 8,785 - August 6, 1983
• SMALLEST CROWD: 121 - May 1, 1989

Pete Vonachen Stadium is located in Peoria, IL and was the home of the Peoria Chiefs of the Midwest League for nearly two decades. Originally known as Meinen Field, the park was renamed in 1992 in honor of longtime Chiefs owner Pete Vonachen. From 1970 to 2002, the park was also home to the Bradley University baseball team. In 2003, the stadium was converted into a 1,700 seat soccer stadium for Bradley and renamed Shea Stadium.