Old Ball Parks

[tonypug]

I know we can't have a forum for every single subject, but I would love to have one where we can discuss the old ball parks. Crosley, Forbes, Ebbets and the others. It's hard to discuss in the team forums it just gets lost. I appreciate the consideration. It can be in the area with the old teams.

[Paulmcall]

Hiya Tony.
I did my part this year with my book on Ebbets Field. There are books on all the other parks but Ebbets seemed to get lost in the shuffle. Not any more!
I'd like to see more on the Polo Grounds as well.

[DODGER DEB]

Sounds like an idea that has merit, guys!

c.

[Chisox73]

I agree Deb.There are plenty of old ballparks around that we could talk about here,from such historic and beloved places like Ebbets and the Polo Grounds,to the obscure like Sick's Stadium(Seattle Pilots) and LA's Wrigley Field(1961 Angels).

[tonypug]

It would be great for those of us who saw those parks as well as younger fans to get a feel for the great classic parks.

[Chisox73]

I really like this idea a lot. :cool: Maybe we could throw in Yankee Stadium,pre-1973.Only because the current Yankee Stadium bears very little resemblence to the original one.

If we get enogh people on board here,I think this could take off.

[tonypug]

Thats exactly what I mean. The old stadium was vastly different, then what we see now. I rememner my dad taking me to many games in 1961 and watching Maris and Mantle chasing Ruth . Yeah I think it would be great.

[POLO GROUNDS 1957]

:waving :clapping HELLO TO ALL. i think that this is a great idea to have a section here for the old stadiums. I created 2 groups for the old COMISKEY PARK AND THE POLO GROUNDS FOR people to talk about and look at photos of the old parks and i think i will also do one for TIGER STADIUM in the near future. I hope that this happens here for the old ball parks so we can keep the memory alive for future generations of baseball fans who never got to see them. AND for the fans that were lucky enought to have gone to see games at these classic old ball parks. THANKS and take care everyone. DONALD DETROIT MI. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pologrounds1962 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/comiskeypark1910 :gt

[Paulmcall]

I remember how low the fence was in the outfield at Yankee Stadium. Can you imagine having that now? No way.
Fans would be pulling on an outfield's belt buckle while he tried to catch a ball
near the fence.

[tonypug]

I remember how low the fence was in the outfield at Yankee Stadium. Can you imagine having that now? No way.
Fans would be pulling on an outfield's belt buckle while he tried to catch a ball
near the fence.
There were many great catches made by outfielders going into the stands. A couple made by Carl Furillo in the World Series stand out in my mind.

[Chisox73]

Don't forget that one catch in 1955 made by one Sandy Amoros. :D

[Chisox73]

For some of you that are unfamiliar with what Yankee Stadium looked like back in the day,here's a pic here from the late 1960s.
http://ballparksofbaseball.com/al/yankee701.jpg

[DODGER DEB]

Don't forget that one catch in 1955 made by one Sandy Amoros. :D

I was sitting there watching as THAT BALL was hit, and my heart sank. Then I saw, what I swear was some kind of "divine intervention", as Sandy legs carried him so fast across from left-center to left, and he stuck out his glove and THAT BALL was in it! For a second I was afraid to look....but, to this day, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.

After THAT play, my Grandfather turned to me and said "WE GOT IT"! I thought HE meant the ball....BUT, HE meant the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

.....and my Grandfather ALWAYS told me the TRUTH!!!

Thanks for the real Stadium pic, Chisox73!

c.

[tonypug]

For some of you that are unfamiliar with what Yankee Stadium looked like back in the day,here's a pic here from the late 1960s.
http://ballparksofbaseball.com/al/yankee701.jpg
Now thats what I am talking about, thanks for the great picture.

[DODGER DEB]

My point in mentioning the Sandy story was to emphasize how HUGE that Stadium outfield was, and how fast Sandy had to run from left center to left, at the rail, to catch THAT BALL.....take a look at the photo and imagine it.

IMO, they took away much of the "charm" of the Stadium when they totally changed it on the second make-over.

c.

[Paulmcall]

I always liked the monuments in the field of play. It was so much fun seeing an outfielder scramble around them when a ball got out that far.

[DODGER DEB]

At the rate WE'RE going WE won't need a new Forum....this one is taking on a life of it's own...and the discussion does not belong here.

Let me take this up with Sean and see what he thinks.....

c.

[The Real McCoy]

My first game was at Yankee Stadium and I sat so far back and so high up in the right field stands that it became my first practical lesson in the difference between the speed of light and sound. At that time the "pitch" of the stands was much steeper than it is now and stenciled into each upper deck seat was the extremely sage advice "Sit tight". (Amoros' catch, of course, was off Berra, wasn't Furillo's best one off Johnny Mize).

I believe the Polo Grounds was the only major league ballpark to have the bullpens in fair territory on the playing field.

Memorial Stadiium on 33rd St in Baltimore was a great old park in a neighborhood setting. I saw the first Monday Night football game there in 1964 between the Colts and the Cardinals (both of those franchises have moved on) which was switched from St Louis because the Cardinals were playing in the World Series.

Shibe Park in Philadelphia was an easy commute.....from New York: Penn Station(speaking of wonderful old edifices) to the North Philly station and a short walk to the park. On a September Monday night in 1964 I saw a little used player by the name of Chico Ruiz steal home in the first inning for the Redlegs against the Phils, the run stood up and started the home nine on a losing streak that cost them the pennant.

Sportmans Park in St Louis was practically falling down in 1966, but construction on the downtown Busch Stadium was behind schedule and the
season opened in the old Park. Busch opened in time for the All Star game, which was one of the dullest on record....a dull game in a dull park.

I sat in the left field stands in Briggs Stadium for the Saturday World Series game between the Tigers and the Cardinals. After the game, I went to the airport, flew to La Guardia and got to see most of the night game between the Jets (who would win the Super Bowl that year) and the San Diego Chargers. Busiest sports day I ever had, certainly in terms of miles travelled.


All great old ballyards, but I'd trade every game in every one if just once more I could come out of the subway, walk across the park and see the arc lights shining in the distance over Ebbets Field.

[SHOELESSJOE3]

Don't forget that one catch in 1955 made by one Sandy Amoros. :D

Being a Yankee fan that one was hard to forget, great catch by Sandy. If you recall that very inning, the sixth inning Sandy replace Gilliam who moved to second base. You can see Sandy stretching his arm full to pull that ball in.

Can't say for sure but the fact that Sandy had his right hand as his glove hand may have made a catch that the RH Gilliam might not have reached.

What puzzles me is McDougald getting doubled off first base. When the ball was hit Martin was on Second and McDougald was on first. I suppose Martin did not have to stray to far off of second and could play it safe but McDougald would have to ( off of first) in order to score.

[SHOELESSJOE3]

There were many great catches made by outfielders going into the stands. A couple made by Carl Furillo in the World Series stand out in my mind.

All took place in the 1952 WS, same game..... game 5, 2nd inning. Pafko makes leaping catch in RF to rob Woodling of a home run.

5th inning, Pafko and Furillo switch, Andy to LF and Carl to RF.

11th inning, Furillo makes leaping catch in RF to rob Mize of a home run, Dodgers win 6- 5.


I can also recall Snider making a leaping catch in right center on Berra, not sure what year it was. Would not have cleared that higher fence but it was at least an EBH and I believe there were runners on base..

[shlevine42]

All took place in the 1952 WS, same game..... game 5, 2nd inning. Pafko makes leaping catch in RF to rob Woodling of a home run.

5th inning, Pafko and Furillo switch, Andy to LF and Carl to RF.

11th inning, Furillo makes leaping catch in RF to rob Mize of a home run, Dodgers win 6- 5.


I can also recall Snider making a leaping catch in right center on Berra, not sure what year it was. Would not have cleared that higher fence but it was at least an EBH and I believe there were runners on base..

One of my all-time favorite Dodger games...those catches...a gutsy complete-game performance by Erskine, despite giving up five runs in the 5th...a Snider home run and, I believe, a game-winning double by Duke in the 11th.

Thrilling. And memorable.

[Yankees7]

I remember Snider robbing DiMaggio twice in 1949 as a little kid. We listened to Red Barber and Mel Allen call what I think was the 5th Game of the Series. The Clipper did connect later in the game for a HR to left, but Snider's catches were exciting to listen to.

[shlevine42]

Being a Yankee fan that one was hard to forget, great catch by Sandy. If you recall that very inning, the sixth inning Sandy replace Gilliam who moved to second base. You can see Sandy stretching his arm full to pull that ball in.

Can't say for sure but the fact that Sandy had his right hand as his glove hand may have made a catch that the RH Gilliam might not have reached.

What puzzles me is McDougald getting doubled off first base. When the ball was hit Martin was on Second and McDougald was on first. I suppose Martin did not have to stray to far off of second and could play it safe but McDougald would have to ( off of first) in order to score.

GIlliam was as fast as Amoros and might have reached the ball, , but with the glove on his LEFT hand, the RH Gilliam would have had to reach across his body to catch it -- a more difficult move. Having Sandy in left, with the glove on his RIGHT hand, made all the difference on that play.

Gilliam had started in Left because Alston had started Zimmer at second. But in the 5th, after Hodges' sac fly drove in the second run and Hoak was intentionally walked to re-load the bases, Alston, hoping for some run insurance, sent up Shuba to hit for Zimmer. But Shotgun grounded out, ending the inning.

Now Alston made the decisive move. He pulled Gilliam in to play second, and since Shuba was never accused of being a great fielder, Alston went with Amoros in left.

As for MacDougald's blunder: I saw a clip of that play recently, and I was amazed at how FAR Amoros had to come to make the catch. Standing on first, MacDougald had a clear view of the play, and I can see where he probably thought Berra's ball was a sure double and that he could make it all the way home.

On all counts, luck (or design) was with us that day.

[SHOELESSJOE3]

One of my all-time favorite Dodger games...those catches...a gutsy complete-game performance by Erskine, despite giving up five runs in the 5th...a Snider home run and, I believe, a game-winning double by Duke in the 11th.

Thrilling. And memorable.

Snider did double in the 11th scoring Cox. How the game has changed. If you can believe it, the first batter in a 5-5 game in the 11th inning was the pitcher, Carl Erskine and he was not pinch it for, he struck out.

[catcher24]

I remember attending games at Forbes Field as a teen. Plunked down right in a residential neighborhood. The homeowners charging 25 or 50 cents to park on their lawn. The field was HUGE. Batting cage stored in center field, and in play. The tall flag pole in leftcenter, near the cage - 457 feet away. The brick outfield wall - I remember thinking how far away it was, and then so HIGH, too. The big clock/scoreboard in left field. It was a great park.

[Melottfan]

I was born fifty-sixty years too late too appreciate the old ballparks, i.e. Polo Grounds, Ebbets Field, and the like. But I am fortunate to have seen a game from Wrigley Field, before lights, Astrodome, Three Rivers and Busch Stadium are the ones I seen a game from. Sorry Busch was torn down. Astrodome wasn't too bad to see a game from, cozy and quaint. Would love to see a game from Shea and Yankee Stadium before to slip into the papes of history.

[tonypug]

It's amazing to think Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are still with us, and some cities are on their third different ballpark. I guess you have to mention Dodger Stadium, Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium as still being with us. Shea and Yankee Stadium look like they are doomed, although I have heard talk of keeping Yankee Stadium and turning it into a museum, which would be nice.

[runningshoes]

The only old park that really took my breath away the minute I saw the playing field and stands was Tiger Stadium.

Fenway was thrilling. Yankee Stadium was nice, but Tiger Stadium was just incredible.

[tonypug]

The only old park that really took my breath away the minute I saw the playing field and stands was Tiger Stadium.

Fenway was thrilling. Yankee Stadium was nice, but Tiger Stadium was just incredible.
Now you've done it, Donald will be foaming at the mouth. Just kidding. If only you could have seen, Ebbets Field, that would also be on your short list. If Tiger Stadium took your breath away, you would have needed oxygen if you saw Ebbets Field.

[runningshoes]

If Tiger Stadium took your breath away, you would have needed oxygen if you saw Ebbets Field.

No doubt.

It looks so intimate from the photos I've seen. Especially some of the low altitude aerials.

[StanTheMan]

I am only in my 30's, so I missed some great ones, but 4 of the parks I have been to are now torn down (Busch, Fulton County, The Vet and Riverfront).

Not exactly a list of classics, I know (although Busch stadium eventually became a proper Baseball "park" in the modern sense, not just a stadium). The point is, go see the old parks while you can....

That aside, I am curious what made Ebbetts field so majestic. I understand it had a incredible connection with the neighborhood and with Brooklyn, and had the quirky, interesting right field wall which the player who inspired my username dented, and cleared, with many a batted ball. The seats were apparently right on top of the field.

But I for one, have always found the Polo Grounds to be much more intriguing
than Ebbets Field. If I could go back in time to one ballpark, it would be Sportsmans Park to see Musial play, but the Polo Grounds would be a close second. Ebbets? Not really on my list. Granted, I'm not trying to start a Giants-Dodgers war, but what Exacatly was it about Ebbets that made it so wonderful? Does it have anything to do with the "Dem Bums" loveable loser type feeling that is associated with Wrigley? *** NOT that the Dodgers weren't wildly more sucessfull than the Cubs could ever dream, mind you.

Perhaps the fact that the Dodgers were so beloved, and then left, has added to the mystique of the park, or was it really that special a place to watch a game from a nuetral fan's perspective? Was it a "Brooklyn Thing?"

I'd love to hear more about what made Ebbets Field so special, from those who were there.

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

I'd love to hear more about what made Ebbets Field so special, from those who were there.

Just go to the Brooklyn Dodgers forum and ask them. They are willing to answer every question of a serious ball fan, that is interested in their history.

[tonypug]

I am only in my 30's, so I missed some great ones, but 4 of the parks I have been to are now torn down (Busch, Fulton County, The Vet and Riverfront).

Not exactly a list of classics, I know (although Busch stadium eventually became a proper Baseball "park" in the modern sense, not just a stadium). The point is, go see the old parks while you can....

That aside, I am curious what made Ebbetts field so majestic. I understand it had a incredible connection with the neighborhood and with Brooklyn, and had the quirky, interesting right field wall which the player who inspired my username dented, and cleared, with many a batted ball. The seats were apparently right on top of the field.

But I for one, have always found the Polo Grounds to be much more intriguing
than Ebbets Field. If I could go back in time to one ballpark, it would be Sportsmans Park to see Musial play, but the Polo Grounds would be a close second. Ebbets? Not really on my list. Granted, I'm not trying to start a Giants-Dodgers war, but what Exacatly was it about Ebbets that made it so wonderful? Does it have anything to do with the "Dem Bums" loveable loser type feeling that is associated with Wrigley? *** NOT that the Dodgers weren't wildly more sucessfull than the Cubs could ever dream, mind you.

Perhaps the fact that the Dodgers were so beloved, and then left, has added to the mystique of the park, or was it really that special a place to watch a game from a nuetral fan's perspective? Was it a "Brooklyn Thing?"

I'd love to hear more about what made Ebbets Field so special, from those who were there.
Ther is no simple answer to your question. Ebbets Field was built, and the neighborhood was built around it, Ebbets Field was part of the neighborhood. Many of the players lived in the neighborhood, their wives shopped with our moms, their kids went to the same playgrounds that we did.The players would stop and talk to us, they were our neighbors, that just happened to be famous ballplayers. The ballpark itself was small and cozy, and you always felt like you were sitting right on the field. As far as your namesake goes, just seeing the name makes me cringe. Musial although on the other team was always respected at Ebbets Field. In fact he was given his nickname by Ebbets Field fans, they used to say" here comes that man again" and the nickname was born. Hope that helps answer your question a little bit.

[64Cards]

Great thread! There's no ballpark like an old ballpark!
In some 40 plus years of watching MLB, I've had the chance to see games in 7 of the classic parks:
Sportsmans Park, St. Louis- It was called Busch Stadium by the time I saw my first game, in 1962. Anheuser-Busch put up a great looking neon Budweiser sign in LF, over the scoreboard. When a Cardinal hit a HR, each letter of Budweiser would light up in succesion, then after it was lit up, the AE eagle would flap it's wings. Really cool to watch. They also had a Busch Bavarian Beer billboard across the street in left center, that was lit up, usually had Harry Caray's mug on it, with a cold Busch in his hand, Harry used to have a fishing net hanging out of his radio booth, to catch foul balls.

I just bought a book about the history of Busch Stadium #2, which was recently tore down. I was astonished that at the final game at Sportsmans, played on a pleasant sunday afternoon in May, they only drew 17K [capacity was about 30K] and they were playing SF, always a good draw. My Dad had taken us to the Friday nite game against SF. The final at Busch this year was sold out before the season began and was even tougher than scoring a post-season ticket, even though it was a meaningless game at the Cards would still be playing post-season games. [My rational for not splurging for the final]

Comiskey Park,Chicago-saw a game there in 78 and went there in its final season. Just an incredible park.

Wrigley Field, Chicago-I've probably seen about 25-30 Card-Cubs games there over the last 25 years and I'm awed every time I go in there. The neighborhood is so much fun, a lot of great bars and resturants to visit, usually some good-natured ribbing going on between Cardinal & Cub fans.
Being a traditionalist, I liked it better without the lights, but it's better to have done that than have the Cubs put up some antiseptic place somewhere. I also liked it better before the Cubs became such a trendy thing, used to be rather easy to get tickets.

Tiger Stadium,Detroit-Went to a Cards-Tigers game in June of 99, the final season and as earlier mentioned, it did take my breath away. While wife and her sister yakked, I moved to different seats around the place, taking in a half-inning at a time. I don't blame Donald a bit for being pissed about the Tigers leaving the place. They should have celebrated their truly classic park and worked at fixing up the neighborhood around Tiger, adding more accessible parking [my only problem with the place] more resturants, bars, etc. Try to make it like Wrigleyville.

County Stadium, Milwaukee-saw a game there in its final season, not as impressive as the other old parks, but I still enjoyed it. Visited with a guy who went to see the Braves when they were in their glory years. Must have been a fun time.

Fenway, Boston-saw a game there in 86, wasn't as impressed with Fenway as I was with the other classic parks. Might have been the weather, it was a cold and foggy afternoon, light drizzle and it was late June. It isn't very impressive from the outside but inside it's nice.

Shibe Park, Philadeplhia-saw a game there in 67, don't remember much about it. It had been only a year since the Cards had left Sportsmans, so I didn't appreciate it like I should have.

Would have loved to have seen Ebbets and the Polo Grounds. If time travel ever becomes feasible, I'm going to NY in the late 40's to follow Stan, Enos and the Cards on a road trip there. Maybe catch Jake La Motta fighting at the Garden and hoist a few cocktails at Toot Shors.

[tonypug]

Great thread! There's no ballpark like an old ballpark!
In some 40 plus years of watching MLB, I've had the chance to see games in 7 of the classic parks:
Sportsmans Park, St. Louis- It was called Busch Stadium by the time I saw my first game, in 1962. Anheuser-Busch put up a great looking neon Budweiser sign in LF, over the scoreboard. When a Cardinal hit a HR, each letter of Budweiser would light up in succesion, then after it was lit up, the AE eagle would flap it's wings. Really cool to watch. They also had a Busch Bavarian Beer billboard across the street in left center, that was lit up, usually had Harry Caray's mug on it, with a cold Busch in his hand, Harry used to have a fishing net hanging out of his radio booth, to catch foul balls.

I just bought a book about the history of Busch Stadium #2, which was recently tore down. I was astonished that at the final game at Sportsmans, played on a pleasant sunday afternoon in May, they only drew 17K [capacity was about 30K] and they were playing SF, always a good draw. My Dad had taken us to the Friday nite game against SF. The final at Busch this year was sold out before the season began and was even tougher than scoring a post-season ticket, even though it was a meaningless game at the Cards would still be playing post-season games. [My rational for not splurging for the final]

Comiskey Park,Chicago-saw a game there in 78 and went there in its final season. Just an incredible park.

Wrigley Field, Chicago-I've probably seen about 25-30 Card-Cubs games there over the last 25 years and I'm awed every time I go in there. The neighborhood is so much fun, a lot of great bars and resturants to visit, usually some good-natured ribbing going on between Cardinal & Cub fans.
Being a traditionalist, I liked it better without the lights, but it's better to have done that than have the Cubs put up some antiseptic place somewhere. I also liked it better before the Cubs became such a trendy thing, used to be rather easy to get tickets.

Tiger Stadium,Detroit-Went to a Cards-Tigers game in June of 99, the final season and as earlier mentioned, it did take my breath away. While wife and her sister yakked, I moved to different seats around the place, taking in a half-inning at a time. I don't blame Donald a bit for being pissed about the Tigers leaving the place. They should have celebrated their truly classic park and worked at fixing up the neighborhood around Tiger, adding more accessible parking [my only problem with the place] more resturants, bars, etc. Try to make it like Wrigleyville.

County Stadium, Milwaukee-saw a game there in its final season, not as impressive as the other old parks, but I still enjoyed it. Visited with a guy who went to see the Braves when they were in their glory years. Must have been a fun time.

Fenway, Boston-saw a game there in 86, wasn't as impressed with Fenway as I was with the other classic parks. Might have been the weather, it was a cold and foggy afternoon, light drizzle and it was late June. It isn't very impressive from the outside but inside it's nice.

Shibe Park, Philadeplhia-saw a game there in 67, don't remember much about it. It had been only a year since the Cards had left Sportsmans, so I didn't appreciate it like I should have.

Would have loved to have seen Ebbets and the Polo Grounds. If time travel ever becomes feasible, I'm going to NY in the late 40's to follow Stan, Enos and the Cards on a road trip there. Maybe catch Jake La Motta fighting at the Garden and hoist a few cocktails at Toot Shors.
Thats a problem for many of us, we don't appreciate something until its not there to appreciate anymore. There is talk about saving Yankee Sradium, and turning it into a museum after the new stadium is built. I hope that becomes a reality. A ballpark isn't meant to be like a grand hotel. They are supposed to be intimate, let the fans be close to the field of action. Many National League owners found that out when they moved into their new antseptic cookie cutter stadiums. I give the Cardinals credit, they tried turning their new (now old) stadium into a more traditional ballpark, and they did a good job. Most of the classic old stadiums were right in the middle of the neighborhood, and that can't be replaced.

[64Cards]

Thats a problem for many of us, we don't appreciate something until its not there to appreciate anymore. There is talk about saving Yankee Sradium, and turning it into a museum after the new stadium is built. I hope that becomes a reality. A ballpark isn't meant to be like a grand hotel. They are supposed to be intimate, let the fans be close to the field of action. Many National League owners found that out when they moved into their new antseptic cookie cutter stadiums. I give the Cardinals credit, they tried turning their new (now old) stadium into a more traditional ballpark, and they did a good job. Most of the classic old stadiums were right in the middle of the neighborhood, and that can't be replaced.
That's true. I went to a lot of games in 67 & 68 at the new park, but it was because the team was doing great, winning the pennant both seasons. But by 1970, they weren't doing so well, they had put Astroturf in Busch and I just hated the atmosphere, at least compared to the old Sportsman's Park. Didn't go to many games the next few years, although I continued to follow them on radio & tv.

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

I really like this idea a lot. :cool: Maybe we could throw in Yankee Stadium,pre-1973.Only because the current Yankee Stadium bears very little resemblence to the original one.

If we get enogh people on board here,I think this could take off.

I liked the old wooden decoration along the roof of the grand stands.

The replica in the outfield is nothing compared to that. I like the old pictures of pre 1973 Yankee Stadium.

[tonypug]

I liked the old wooden decoration along the roof of the grand stands.

The replica in the outfield is nothing compared to that. I like the old pictures of pre 1973 Yankee Stadium.
The old Yankee Stadium was a great ball park. Although both ballparks were on the same location, they are in reality two totally different ballparks. The old Yankee Stadium was wondeful to look at and had a mystique whe you went inside. I was and am anti Yankee, but what a great ballpark.

[icee82]

Check out this re-creation of Crosley Field. This is beautiful.

http://www.crosley-field.com/images/weaver/pic000.jpg

[runningshoes]

That's sweet..any kicking around of Tiger Stadium?

[tonypug]

Check out this re-creation of Crosley Field. This is beautiful.

http://www.crosley-field.com/images/weaver/pic000.jpg
Very nice, is there another shot from inside towards the outfield?

[icee82]

Ask and you shall receive. Also check out www.crosley-field.com for some amazing photos of this classic old park.

http://www.crosley-field.com/images/weaver/pic015.jpg

[icee82]

http://www.crosley-field.com/images/weaver/pic015.jpg

[tonypug]

Ask and you shall receive. Also check out www.crosley-field.com for some amazing photos of this classic old park.

http://www.crosley-field.com/images/weaver/pic015.jpg
Great stuff, thanks. I never get tired of looking at the old stadiums.

[icee82]

I love those old ballparks too. I already have a bunch of olds pics from Crosley Field but I wish that I could find more.

[frozenropes]

On a similar note, I remember visiting the old Crosley Field as a youngster. I, like most everyone, remember the terraced outfield, the sun/moon deck in right field and the large scoreboard featuring the large clock.
But does anyone remember the starting pitchers warming up prior to the game in the area near home plate and the backstop? I seem to, but cannot understand how a mound could be located in the area of the on-deck circle. Any similar memories?

[J.R.]

The Crosley model is in the Reds museum at GABP.

[icee82]

I wish that I could find some more old photos of Crosley Field in Cincinnati. Since this is a small market team, there does not seem to be a lot of pics of this old gem!!! There are probably thousands of old photos lying around in people's attics from the 50's and '60's that have been forgotten!