No ballpark in Philadelphia was more revered than the one at
Twenty-first Street
and
Lehigh Avenue
. A must-have for fans of Philadelphia and baseball history!
Originally called
Shibe Park
and later
Connie Mack Stadium
, America's first steel-and concrete stadium opened in 1909. When it closed in 1970, it had earned a special place in the hearts and minds of Philadelphia sports fans. Home of the
Athletics
for 46 years, the
Phillies
for 32 and a half seasons, and the
Eagles
for 18 years, it was also the site of many boxing matches,
Negro League
baseball games, and college and high school baseball and football games. Over the years, as the area developed,
became known for its obstructed views, delicious hot dogs, Sunday curfews, absence of beer, and
boobirds
. Along with memorable teams and games, the ballpark played host to eight
World Series
and two
All-Star Games
.
Join Rich Westcott, baseball writer, historian, author and president of the
Philadelphia Sports Writers' Association
, as he gathers archival photos capturing this legendary stadium's exciting history.