Vintage 1946 Diagram of Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, Missouri
The page from the 1946 Official Baseball sports publication features a diagram of Sportsman's Park, a prominent Major League Baseball stadium located in St. Louis, Missouri. Sportsman's Park was a celebrated venue that hosted both the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns, showcasing the dual identity of the stadium. With a seating capacity of 34,000, the park was designed to accommodate a substantial number of baseball fans. The diagram illustrates the layout, including key features such as the grandstands, pavilion, and bleachers. It highlights the positioning of the foul lines and distances to the outfield fences, with markers at 310, 358, and 402 feet. Architect Will Levy, credited with the design, is noted in a box. The Cardinals logo is prominently displayed, signifying the team's importance at the park.