| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1888 | New York Giants | 84-47 |
| 1887 | New York Giants | 68-55 |
| 1886 | New York Giants | 75-44 |
| 1885 | New York Giants | 85-27 |
| 1885 | New York Metropolitans | 44-64 |
| 1884 | New York Gothams | 62-50 |
| 1883 | New York Gothams | 46-50 |
1883 - 1888
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Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond), New York
Also known as: Polo Field East
📍 New York, NY
Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) was a baseball ballpark in New York, NY that hosted major league games from 1883 to 1888. It has also been known as Polo Field East. Home teams have included New York Giants, New York Metropolitans, and New York Gothams.
Data updated
📍 Location & Overview
City
New York
State
NY
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
40.797523, -73.949579
Elevation
20 ft
Park ID:
NYC03
🏟️ Park Characteristics
20,709
Capacity
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1888
📝 Notes
NY1:1883-88; NY4:7/17/1884-1885
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1883
Last Used
1888
Total Years6 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) at a glance
The years-of-operation panel dates Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) in New York, NY from 1883 to 1888. It is also known as Polo Field East. In box scores the park is coded NYC03. The park sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 40.797523, -73.949579. Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond)'s 1888 layout has a capacity of 20,709, natural grass, and an open-air design. Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) was home to the New York Giants (4 yrs), the New York Gothams (2 yrs), and the New York Metropolitans (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1888 New York Giants back to the 1883 New York Gothams. Home clubs ranged from 85-27 (the 1885 New York Giants) to 44-64 (the 1885 New York Metropolitans).
Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond): Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) open?
- Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) hosted its first documented major league game in 1883 and its last in 1888.
- Where is Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond)?
- Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) is in New York, NY.
- Which teams played at Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond)?
- Home clubs at this park include New York Giants, New York Metropolitans, and New York Gothams.
- Is Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) still in use?
- No. Polo Grounds I (Southeast Diamond) last hosted a major league game in 1888.