The stadium was built in 1947 and play started in 1948. No country on earth has more large arenas and stadiums than the united states, so its no surprise that no country has more abandoned venues. Fenway park is the oldest major league baseball stadium and has been the home of the boston red sox since it was opened in 1912. Besides being the oldest, it also prides itself on being the home of the. Twothirds of major league ballparks are below the drinking age. There are ten stadiums in use by southern league baseball teams. I know that the baseball parks that the chicago cubs 1914, boston red sox 1912, detroit tigers 1912 and the new york yankees 1923 play in were all built before 1930. However, the concessions leave a lot to be desired, and the corridors are about what youd expect in a 1920s stadium. In fact, the word itself can be traced back to ancient greece when a large arena. The boston red sox have called fenway home since it opened in 1912. L330, c408, r330 built on a 74acre site that was formerly marsh land and opened in 1971. Major league baseball stadiums citi field new york mets 12301 roosevelt ave. Explore eight of americas best upcoming sports stadiums. What are the oldest mlb baseball stadiums in order answers.
The 11th oldest park in baseball no longer has the cool vibe it. The cincinnati reds have played in more stadiums ballparks than any other national league team use this chart to rank them in any order you like did you know that wrigley field is the oldest operating ballpark in the national league. A journey through the fields of the past, present, and future veterans stadium philadelphia phillies 19712003 with the neglected connie mack stadium falling apart in its final seasons, the philadelphia phillies were happy in 1971 to move into governmentfunded stadium built to house them and the philadelphia eagles. Formally tecumseh park, 18771936, it is a baseball stadium near the thames river. The westward move of the dodgers and giants to california touched off an unprecedented land grab within the majors. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. The following is a list of current, future, and some former major league baseball stadiums. The oldest ballparks in each league reflect this, as they comprise a unique range from the majors down to the rookie level. It has a history dating back to 1877 and since december 31, 1936 the park has been owned by the city of london, ontario, canada. The newest stadium is estadio alfredo harp helu, home of the diablos rojos del mexico, which opened in 2019. The newest stadium is toyota field 2020 in madison, alabama, home of the rocket city trash pandas. Located in birmingham, alabama, rickwood field is the oldest professional baseball park in the united states. Youll also find the most affordable general seating of any ballpark in the nation inside, along with more expensive specialty seating.
List of major league baseball stadiums simple english. There are over 500 unique images on the page, and im alwayslooking to add more. The two oldest stadiums in baseball history are wrigley field in chicago, which opened in 1914, and fenway park in boston which opened on april 20, 1912. Get your fill of fun and history with a visit to one of the 10 oldest baseball stadiums in the u. Only six of todays baseball stadiums were built before 1989. Rickwood field in birmingham, alabama, the nations oldest professional park still in use today. So browse around, and check out some things you probably havent seen before. A visit to this historic field will leave you all warm, fuzzy, and full of respect for americas favorite pastime. While the late 1800s saw a rise in baseball parks in the u. Constructed in 1912, fenway park is the oldest major league baseball stadium in america. The mlbs official baseball rules stipulate a minimum, but no maximum field size. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Of the old six that will see major league action this season, all were built before 1973 many other older. The stadium was the first major league baseball stadium mlb to be built with 100% private financing.
Fenway is famous not only for the boston red sox, but also for its unique architectural features. Wrigley1914 hosts the chicago cubs fenway1912 hosts the boston red sox fenway features the green monster, a huge wall in left field. Another mustsee in the south for architecture and baseball history geeks alike. The largest baseball stadiums in the us dodger stadium. Mlb ballparks, from oldest to newest ballpark digest. Thats the nickname for the nearly 40foothigh leftfield wall in fenway park, the oldest major league ballpark still in use by a professional team.
Whether youre looking to catch your favorite major league baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tristate area. This is primarily an image archive for baseball ballparks which are no longer in use. The site is strictly a reference tool, and the images are not for sale. Its left field wall, known as the green monster, is the product of limited building space and strange angular dimensions. The latest to oldest major league baseball stadiums, this is my first youtube video, comment what you would like to see next. Which two cities have the oldest stadiums in major league. Yet others may say that forbes field was the first baseball stadium built if the questioned, however is, what is the oldest continually used baseball park, then the answer is a bit different. Fenway park 1912 famous for its 37foothigh green monster leftfield wall and other idiosyncratic dimensions, fenway park is the oldest and one of the smallest ballparks currently in. Kiger stadium in klamath falls, oregon is thought to be one of the remaining wooden baseball stadiums still in use today in the united states. Decades and dozens of copycat stadiums later, its still an essential stop for the baseball tourist. The following is a list of major league baseball stadiums, their locations, their first year of.
Bostons professional baseball stadium is home to the infamous green monster. Nfl stadiums, listed oldest to newest by kevin reichard on september 15, 2017 in history, nfl for decades the national football league was a ballparkbased league, with teams sharing facilities with major league baseball teamswrigley field, the polo grounds, tiger stadium, etc. Here are the top baseball stadiums of america with a look at what exactly makes them such great ballparks. Nfl stadiums, listed oldest to newest football stadium. The biggest issue i had with the ballpark book is one which is the fault of the authors and publishers. The following is a chronology of national football league home stadiums, that is, all home stadiums of teams currently playing in the national football league nfl, and their locations and capacities. Share your opinion on baseball fever today seven of the fifteen ballparks currently in use in the national league opened.
Past ballparks your guide to major league baseball stadiums. But american baseball is my subject and the oldest mlb baseball stadium in the usa is fenway park. It contains all past and present in bold home stadiums used by the current 32 members of the national football league since 1920, along with future home stadiums presently under construction. Do you know of any older wooden baseball parks still in use today. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. None of these parks are included in the first edition, which i. What follows is our list of oldest ballparks by league, including. Oldest baseball stadiumthe answer may surprise you.
List of current major league baseball stadiums wikipedia. Multipurpose stadiums become the rage as a line of enclosed facilities adaptable to disparate events welcome in baseball teams fleeing decaying ballparks and inner cities. The newest major league baseball mlb ballpark is globe life field in arlington, texas, home of the texas rangers, which will open for the 2020 season. If the question is asked, what the oldest baseball stadium in major league baseball, you might shout fenway park. Can you name the oldest baseball stadiums still in use. Americas thirdoldest baseball stadium is less than 4. A general view of the baseball opener between the chicago cubs and pittsburg pirates at wrigley field, april 16, 1929, chicago, ill. Fenway park 1912 famous for its 37foothigh green monster leftfield wall and other idiosyncratic dimensions, fenway park is the oldest and one of the smallest ballparks currently in use in the major leagues.
Designed by james mclaughlin, fenway opened the same week the titanic sunk in 1912. Americas thirdoldest baseball stadium is celebrating 100 years of hosting baseball greats, film sets heres lookin at you, a league of their own, and family trips. Chronology of home stadiums for current national football. The red sox played their first game in the stadium on april 20, 1912 against the new york highlanders eventually renamed the yankees, with the red sox winning the game. The home of da bears is known for its great sightlines and neoclassical design. The largest baseball stadiums in the united states. The pirates are in the field and kiki cuyler, the cubs right. Fenway park, boston built in 1912, fenway is easily the oldest ballpark in america, virtually deeming itself the great ancestor of all ballparks in america. What are the ten oldest minor league stadiums baseball fever. The legacy of americas favorite pastime can still be felt in ballparks built when the sport was young.
Unfortunately, the book was first released right at a time when several new and beautiful stadiums were opening around the major leagues. One stadium was built in the 1990s, five in the 2000s, three in the 2010s, and one in the 2020s. The oldest stadium is the ballpark at jackson 1998 in jackson, tennessee, home of the jackson generals. Fenway park in boston, home of the boston red sox, is the oldest, having opened in 1912.
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