| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1887 | Boston Beaneaters | 61-60 |
| 1886 | Boston Beaneaters | 56-61 |
| 1885 | Boston Beaneaters | 46-66 |
| 1884 | Boston Beaneaters | 73-38 |
| 1883 | Boston Beaneaters | 63-35 |
| 1882 | Boston Red Caps | 45-39 |
| 1881 | Boston Red Caps | 38-45 |
| 1880 | Boston Red Caps | 40-44 |
| 1879 | Boston Red Caps | 54-30 |
| 1878 | Boston Red Caps | 41-19 |
| 1877 | Boston Red Caps | 42-18 |
| 1876 | Boston Red Caps | 39-31 |
| 1872 | Boston Red Stockings | 39-8 |
1871 - 1887
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South End Grounds I, Boston
Also known as: Walpole Street Grounds
📍 Boston, MA
South End Grounds I was a baseball ballpark in Boston, MA that hosted major league games from 1871 to 1887. It has also been known as Walpole Street Grounds. Home teams have included Boston Beaneaters, Boston Red Caps, and Boston Red Stockings.
Data updated
📍 Location & Overview
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
42.336836, -71.087769
Elevation
11 ft
Park ID:
BOS01
🏟️ Park Characteristics
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1887
📝 Notes
BS1:1871-75; HR1: 8/12/1874; BSN:1876-1887
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1871
Last Used
1887
Total Years17 years
⚾ Teams Played
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South End Grounds I at a glance
South End Grounds I in Boston, MA was first used in 1871 and last used in 1887, a span of 17 years. It is also known as Walpole Street Grounds. The park ID used in the data is BOS01. Elevation is listed at 11 ft.
The site is at 42.336836, -71.087769. South End Grounds I's 1887 layout has natural grass and an open-air design. In all, 13 team-seasons were played at South End Grounds I, by the Boston Red Caps (7 yrs), the Boston Beaneaters (5 yrs), and the Boston Red Stockings (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1887 Boston Beaneaters back to the 1872 Boston Red Stockings. The best record by a home club was the 1872 Boston Red Stockings at 39-8; the worst, the 1885 Boston Beaneaters at 46-66.
South End Grounds I: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did South End Grounds I open?
- South End Grounds I hosted its first documented major league game in 1871 and its last in 1887.
- Where is South End Grounds I?
- South End Grounds I is in Boston, MA.
- Which teams played at South End Grounds I?
- Home clubs at this park include Boston Beaneaters, Boston Red Caps, and Boston Red Stockings.
- Is South End Grounds I still in use?
- No. South End Grounds I last hosted a major league game in 1887.