1901 - 1910 Closed

South Side Park III, Chicago

Also known as: White Sox Park; White Stocking Park; Cricket Club Grounds; 39th Street Grounds; Schorling's Park; American Giants Park

📍 Chicago, IL

South Side Park III was a baseball ballpark in Chicago, IL that hosted major league games from 1901 to 1910. It has also been known as White Sox Park; White Stocking Park; Cricket Club Grounds; 39th Street Grounds; Schorling's Park; American Giants Park. Home teams have included Chicago White Sox and Chicago Columbia Giants.

Data updated

📍 Location & Overview

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City Chicago
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State IL
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 41.824857, -87.632664
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Elevation 594 ft
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Park ID: CHI09

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 15,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1910

📏 Field Dimensions

South Side Park III — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 330ft Wall: 6 ft
Left Center 397ft Wall: 6 ft
Center Field 405ft Wall: 6 ft
Right Center 360ft Wall: 20 ft
RF Line 325ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 10 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1901
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Last Used 1910
Total Years10 years

⚾ Teams Played

10 seasons
Chicago White Sox 9 yrs Chicago Columbia Giants 1 yr

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South Side Park III at a glance

South Side Park III in Chicago, IL was first used in 1901 and last used in 1910, a span of 10 years. It is also known as White Sox Park; White Stocking Park; Cricket Club Grounds; 39th Street Grounds; Schorling's Park; American Giants Park. South Side Park III carries the park ID CHI09. South Side Park III stands 594 feet above sea level. The site is at 41.824857, -87.632664.

The characteristics panel (1910 configuration) lists a capacity of 15,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. The field measures 330 feet to the left-field line (a 6-foot wall), 397 feet to left-center (a 6-foot wall), 405 feet to center field (a 6-foot wall), 360 feet to right-center (a 20-foot wall), and 325 feet to the right-field line (a 8-foot wall). The data records 10 configurations over the park's life. The teams panel counts 10 team-seasons here: the Chicago White Sox (9 yrs) and the Chicago Columbia Giants (1 yr). The earliest team-season listed is the 1901 Chicago White Sox (83-53); the latest is the 1909 Chicago White Sox (78-74). Home clubs ranged from 93-58 (the 1906 Chicago White Sox) to 60-77 (the 1903 Chicago White Sox).

South Side Park III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did South Side Park III open?
South Side Park III hosted its first documented major league game in 1901 and its last in 1910.
Where is South Side Park III?
South Side Park III is in Chicago, IL.
Which teams played at South Side Park III?
Home clubs at this park include Chicago White Sox and Chicago Columbia Giants.
Is South Side Park III still in use?
No. South Side Park III last hosted a major league game in 1910.
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