Time Capsule Found During McCoy Stadium’s Demolition

Fans of the former PawSox and the beloved McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket are getting one more surprise before the demolition is complete.

Shawmut Design and Construction have uncovered an 85-year-old time capsule in the stadium’s original cornerstone, and crew members continue their search for an alleged second one.

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Time Capsule Discovered at McCoy Stadium

According to reports, the time capsule was found in the stadium’s cornerstone, dating back to November 3^rd, 1940.

“I’m pleased that this time capsule has been found and preserved so it can be shared with future generations of Pawtucket residents as a reminder of the stadium’s proud history,” said the Pawtucket City Council President Terrence Mercer.

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The capsule is being kept in a safe place by the Pawtucket Police.

What Is in the McCoy Stadium Time Capsule?

At this time, the time capsule remains shut. It will be opened during a special ceremony on June 23^rd, marking the 44^th anniversary of the longest professional baseball game ever played.

In 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings went for 33 innings at McCoy and played for over 8 hours. The game started on April 18^th and was not officially finished until June 23^rd, when Pawtucket's Dave Koza drove home the winning run.

Crews are still looking for a second time capsule that is believed to have memorabilia from baseball’s longest game and is supposedly buried between home plate and the pitcher’s mound.

What Will Replace McCoy Stadium?

Demolition of the stadium is scheduled for completion by the end of May, making way for a brand new high school that will house roughly 2,200 students.

Pawtucket High School will be completed by September of 2028 and McCoy Stadium will simply be a fond memory.

Stay tuned for more details on the time capsule ceremony coming up on June 23^rd.

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