1955 - 1972 Closed

Municipal Stadium, Kansas City

📍 Kansas City, MO

Municipal Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Kansas City, MO that hosted major league games from 1955 to 1972. Home teams have included Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Athletics, and New York Black Yankees.

Data updated

📍 Location & Overview

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City Kansas City
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State MO
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.086109, -94.557535
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Elevation 916 ft
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Park ID: KAN05

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 35,561 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 70 ft Backstop
📐 35.1 Foul Territory

Configuration from 1972

📝 Notes

KC1:1955-67; KCA:1969-1972

📏 Field Dimensions

Municipal Stadium — Field Shape

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

LF Line 369ft Wall: 13 ft
Left Center 408ft
Center Field 421ft Wall: 22 ft
Right Center 382ft
RF Line 338ft Wall: 12 ft

This park has 17 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1955
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Last Used 1972
Total Years18 years

⚾ Teams Played

18 seasons
Kansas City Royals 4 yrs Kansas City Athletics 13 yrs New York Black Yankees 1 yr

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Municipal Stadium at a glance

Major league games were played at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, MO from 1955 until 1972. In box scores the park is coded KAN05. The park sits at an elevation of 916 feet. Its coordinates are 39.086109, -94.557535. Municipal Stadium's 1972 layout has a capacity of 35,561, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 70 feet behind the plate.

Fence distances go left 369 feet over a 13-foot wall, left-center 408 feet, center 421 feet over a 22-foot wall, right-center 382 feet, and right 338 feet over a 12-foot wall. The data records 17 configurations over the park's life. The teams panel counts 18 team-seasons here: the Kansas City Athletics (13 yrs), the Kansas City Royals (4 yrs), and the New York Black Yankees (1 yr). The earliest team-season listed is the 1936 New York Black Yankees (16-12); the latest is the 1972 Kansas City Royals (76-78). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1936 New York Black Yankees went 16-12, the best mark.

Municipal Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Municipal Stadium open?
Municipal Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1955 and its last in 1972.
Where is Municipal Stadium?
Municipal Stadium is in Kansas City, MO.
Which teams played at Municipal Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Athletics, and New York Black Yankees.
Is Municipal Stadium still in use?
No. Municipal Stadium last hosted a major league game in 1972.
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