1946 Polo Grounds Diagram, New York Giants Stadium Layout
The page from the 1946 Official Baseball sports publication presents a detailed layout of the Polo Grounds, the historic stadium that was home to the New York Giants. The illustration outlines the stadium's unique horseshoe shape with specific field dimensions noted, indicating the vast distances to various points in the outfield—such as 259 feet to right center, and a remarkable 483 feet to deep center field. The Polo Grounds, located in Upper Manhattan, was renowned for its asymmetrical design, which contributed to its distinctive character and influenced gameplay. The seating areas are clearly demarcated, suggesting the infrastructure to support a large audience of fervent baseball fans. This visualization highlights the era's architectural quirks and logistical aspects inherent to baseball venues of the time.