1964 Vintage Article on RFK Stadium and Washington Senators Ballpark Data
The page from the 1965 Sporting News Dope Book provides detailed information regarding RFK Stadium, the home of the Washington Senators. It outlines the stadium's seating capacity and pricing, detailing sections such as Mezzanine Boxes (1,371 seats at $3.50), Lower Boxes (3,533 seats at $3.00), Lower Reserved Seats (6,567 seats at $2.50), Upper Reserved Seats (7,933 seats at $2.00), and General Admission (25,612 seats at $1.50). Additionally, the page presents the previous records of the Senators team from 1961 to 1963, listing their annual positions, win-loss records, and overall performance percentages. Managed primarily by Mickey Vernon during this span, the Senators' records reflect a struggling franchise, finishing in the ninth and tenth positions in the American League. Attendance figures for these seasons (ranging from 535,600 to 791,287) indicate a fluctuating fan engagement amidst their challenges.