LAPEER â When it comes to an emergency, the more information a first responder has, the better. Vic Martin, director of Lapeer County Central Dispatch, and Deputy Joe Davis of the Lapeer County Sheriffâs Dept. More...
Consistent with many major-league sports stadiums built in the 1960s, it is located in a suburban area, though one that is host to major tourist attractions. The field dimensions (333 feet instead of 347 or 350, for example) were derived from a scientific study conducted by the Angels. Based on the air density at normal game times (1:30 pm and 8 pm), the Angels tried to formulate dimensions that were fairly balanced between pitcher, hitter and average weather conditions.
An American football field is 160 ft (53 yd; 49 m) wide and 360 ft (120 yd; 110 m) long, including two 10 yd (9.1 m) long end zones. A Canadian football field is 65 yd (59 m) wide and 150 yd (140 m) long, including two 20 yd (18 m) long end zones.