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PHILLIES BALLPARKS
  Ballparks: 1883 - Present
1883-1886  - Recreation Park
1894  - University of Pennsylvania
1903  - Columbia Park
1887-1938  -

Baker Bowl.

Baker Bowl/ National League Park
Capacity: 18,000
The Phillies' baseball park from its opening in 1887 until 1938. Rebuilt 1895; hailed as nation's finest stadium. Site of first World Series attended by U.S. President, 1915; Negro League World Series, 1924-26; Babe Ruth's last major league game, 1935. Razed 1950. (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission)

1938-1970  -

Connie Mack Stadium in October 1957.

Shibe Park/ Connie Mack Stadium
Capacity: 33,000
Dimensions: L-334, C-410, R-329
Early Major League baseball park opened in 1909. Renamed, 1953. Home to Athletics, 1909-1954; Phillies, 1938-1970. Site of three Negro League World Series; five A's World Series victories. Among first to host night games. Razed, 1976. (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission)

1971-2003  -

The Vet's opening day on April 10, 1971.

Veterans Stadium
Capacity: 62,623
Dimensions: L-330, C-408, R-330
Built on a 74-acre site that was formerly marsh land and opened in 1971. The multi-colored, multi-purpose stadium, the largest in the National League at the time, was completed at a final cost of about $52 million. Veterans Stadium history >
Reminisce some of The Vet's greatest moments in Field of Memories >

2004-Present  -

Rendering of Citizens Bank Park.

Citizens Bank Park
Capacity: 43,500
Dimensions: L-329, C-401, R-330
Philadelphia's new world-class ballpark is every bit as spectacular as it is intimate - with breathtaking views, dazzling amenities and a staggering array of special features. More >