East Field

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Currently, East Field is the home of the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. Also, the Glens Falls Greenjackets American football team of the Empire Football League play there. The Greenjackets, founded in 1928 and currently the second oldest semi-professional football team in the country,[citation needed] have played at East Field since 1980.

East Field is also the home of the biggest fireworks celebration for the 4th of July in the city of Glens Falls. The fireworks are usually held on July 3. The event consistently draws about 5,000 spectators inside in addition to those outside.


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