Doby was honored with the field named after him and a statue of his likeness in 2002. The rehab project will cost $2.8 million, and is being covered by COVID relief money Paterson got from the federal government, along with state funding. It's a worthy cause, says State Senator-elect Benjie Wimberly.

The dirt and grass surface will be replaced with turf. New lights will also be installed. The field hosts Eastside High's home baseball games.