Ballparks, Baseball Stadiums & Fields of Dreams

Yankee Stadium, The Polo Grounds, Griffith Stadium, Wrigley Field, and countless other homes for Major League franchises bring instant memories, both good and bad, to our minds. Imagine yourself playing at Ebbets Field with the legendary Abe Stark Sign along the outfield wall - hit it, and you would have won a free suit! You would also know this is where the first televised game was played and where Jackie Robinson played his first Major League game. Newer ballparks are being built almost yearly to maximize team profits while older stadiums are becoming relics of the past. Baseball Almanac is pleased to present to you the information you need to contact any current ballpark AND walk through a few green fields of yesteryear.

"I don't know. They (naked fans in stadium) had bags over their heads." - Yogi Berra
Ballparks

Yankee Stadium

Modern Analysis

At-A-Glance
   First Game, Capacity & Size

At-A-Glance
   First Game, Capacity & Size

Ballpark Orientations
   North, South, East or West

Ballpark Orientations
   North, South, East or West

Current Contact Information
   Full Address & Phone Number

Current Contact Information
   Full Address & Phone Number

Team Chronology
   New names, new parks & more...

Team Chronology
   New names, new parks & more...

Weather Conditions & Forecast
   Up to the minute conditions.

Weather Conditions & Forecast
   Up to the minute conditions.

    There Used To Be A Ballpark
    (Written by Joe Raposo & recorded by Frank Sinatra)

    "Oh, there used to be a ball park
    where the field was warm and green,
    and the people played a crazy game
    with a joy I've never seen.

    How the people watched with wonder,
    how they laughed and how they cheered
    Yes, there used to be a ball park....
    right here....

    And the people ate rock candy
    on a great big 4th of July
    and the fireworks exploded
    all across the summer sky.

    And the air was filled with wonder
    from the hot dogs and the beer
    Yes, there used to be a ball park...
    right here....

    Now the children try to find it,
    and they can't believe their eyes
    For the old team isn't playing,
    and the new team hardly tries

    And the sky has gotten cloudy
    when it used to be so clear
    and the summer....went so quickly...
    this year....

    Yes, there used to be a ball park...
    right here....

Astrodome

Griffith Stadium

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

Forbes Field

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Hilltop Park

Bank One Ballpark / Chase Field

Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds

Bennett Park

Metropolitan Stadium

Braves Field

Polo Grounds

Busch Stadium

Seals Stadium

Candlestick Park / 3Com Park

Shibe Park

Comiskey Park

Tiger Stadium / Briggs Stadium / Navin Field

Coors Field

Tropicana Field

Crosley Field

Wrigley Field / Cubs Park / Weegham Park

Ebbets Field

Yankee Stadium

Fenway Park

Expansion Area

Ballparks, Teams & Attendance Data

Jacobs Field

A Comprehensive Attendance Analysis
(Includes Former Franchises)

Anaheim Angels Attendance

Arizona Diamondbacks Attendance

Baltimore Orioles Attendance

Atlanta Braves Attendance

Boston Red Sox Attendance

Chicago Cubs Attendance

Chicago White Sox Attendance

Cincinnati Reds Attendance

Cleveland Indians Attendance

Colorado Rockies Attendance

Detroit Tigers Attendance

Florida Marlins Attendance

Kansas City Royals Attendance

Houston Astros Attendance

Minnesota Twins Attendance

Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance

New York Yankees Attendance

Milwaukee Brewers Attendance

Oakland Athletics Attendance

New York Mets Attendance

Seattle Mariners Attendance

Philadelphia Phillies Attendance

Tampa Bay Devil Rays Attendance

Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance

Texas Rangers Attendance

St. Louis Cardinals Attendance

Toronto Blue Jays Attendance

San Diego Padres Attendance

End of American League Teams

San Francisco Giants Attendance

Washington Nationals Attendance

Ballparks

General Pages

Baseball Field Layout & Construction

Expansion Area

Ballparks, Stadiums, Fields, Attendance & More


During the 1862 season, William Cammeyer enclosed the Union Grounds in Brooklyn, New York and began charging admission becoming the first "official" stadium in baseball history. The fee was 10¢ and the first game featured with a cover charge was played on April 18, 1869 between local players.

On April 12, 1909, Shibe Park opened and became the first all concrete and steel constructed baseball ballpark in the world. Too easy? Behind the large / beautiful French Renaissance dome stood the office of Connie Mack.

Did you know that during Yankee Stadium's first game ever, Babe Ruth hit the first home run in the ballpark which was commonly referred to as "The House That Ruth Built?"