@duckman531 You are correct. Shibe opened in 1909 and was the first modern concrete and steel ballpark. Wooden ballparks caught fire frequently in those days. Thanks for the post !
@duckman531 Yes I have that book LOST BALLPARKS by Lawrence Ritter (The Glory of Their Times author) and it is great. I refer to it when reading other deadball era books. Unbelieveably enough I believe the playing field of 1890s League Park in Cleveland is still there and used for baseball !
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shairocks100 3 months ago
the ol Philly Athletics-Connie's team
TheHightower92 4 months ago
I guess jumping like a girl on home plate was considered cool back in those days
eledef07 4 months ago
Love the two Super Mario Bros. type jumps onto home plate at the very end
runawayuniverse 8 months ago
Are there any pictures available of League Park today?
duckman531 1 year ago
@duckman531 Yeah if you Google it. The Cleveland baseball field is still there without the stands and buildings. Amazing !
ridingroy 1 year ago
Is this Shibe Park? I think the A's previously played at Columbia Park.
ridingroy 1 year ago
@ridingroy After 1909, I think it was Shibe Park.
duckman531 1 year ago
@duckman531 You are correct. Shibe opened in 1909 and was the first modern concrete and steel ballpark. Wooden ballparks caught fire frequently in those days. Thanks for the post !
ridingroy 1 year ago
@ridingroy There's a wonderful book about the "lost ballparks" by Lawrence Ritter. I think it's called "Lost Cathedrals". I'm sure you'd enjoy it!
duckman531 1 year ago
@duckman531 Yes I have that book LOST BALLPARKS by Lawrence Ritter (The Glory of Their Times author) and it is great. I refer to it when reading other deadball era books. Unbelieveably enough I believe the playing field of 1890s League Park in Cleveland is still there and used for baseball !
ridingroy 1 year ago
@ridingroy It must have just been before Forbes field in Pittsburgh, where the 1909 World Series was played.
sdgakatbk 1 year ago
@sdgakatbk Yes, Shibe opened April 12th 1909, Forbes Field on June 30th 1909.
ridingroy 1 year ago
1910, WOW!
TheRiggyRiggs 1 year ago