Then known as the New Britain Red Sox, the team played its home games at Beehive Field, which is still standing next to the current stadium.

As Beehive Field became outdated and new facilities began to pop up in other cities around the league, Buzas was faced with the choice of staying in New Britain and building a new stadium, versus moving the franchise again.

A group of residents living near the stadium claimed the noise was disruptive, and the ash and debris damaged their cars and homes.

In May 2005, after attending a game, Judge Marshall Berger allowed the shows to continue but ruled they be limited to once monthly and use quieter fireworks.

The record was ultimately broken on August 28, 2015, when 8,672 fans watched the team's last Friday home game.

[4][5] On June 17, 2014, it was announced that the Hartford Yard Goats new stadium for the 2016 season would be named Dunkin' Donuts Park.

[8] The New Britain Rock Cats were featured in an episode of ESPN's Mayne Street short comedy series.