Philadelphia Baseball Grounds
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stadiums Philadelphia Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

The ballpark was built in 1887. It was constructed by Phillies owners Al Reach and John Rogers. The ballpark cost $80,000 and had a capacity of 12,500. At that time the media praised it as state of the art. In the dead-ball era, the outfield was enclosed by a relatively low wall all around. Centerfield was fairly close, with the railroad tracks running behind it. Later, the tracks were lowered and the field was extended over them. Bleachers were built in leftfield, and various extensions were added to the originally low right field wall, resulting in the famous 60-foot (18 m) fence.

Field Details

Name Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

Style Open Grounds
Wooden Structure

Capacity 12,500

Surface Grass

Exterior Lights None

Outfield 500-500-310

Location Philadelphia, PA

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Known As

Philadelphia Baseball Grounds 1887‑1894

National League Park (alternate)

Huntingdon Grounds (alternate)

Teams

Quakers (NL) 1887-1894

F i l t e r & S o r t

Field Details

Name Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

Style Open Grounds
Wooden Structure

Capacity 12,500

Surface Grass

Exterior Lights None

Outfield 500-500-310

Location Philadelphia, PA

Links

Find stadium collectibles on eBay

Known As

Philadelphia Baseball Grounds 1887‑1894

National League Park (alternate)

Huntingdon Grounds (alternate)

Teams

Quakers (NL) 1887-1894

Recap

Field Details

Known As

Teams