1887 - 1894 Closed

Huntingdon Grounds I, Philadelphia

Also known as: Philadelphia Baseball Grounds; National League Park

📍 Philadelphia, PA

Huntingdon Grounds I was a baseball ballpark in Philadelphia, PA that hosted major league games from 1887 to 1894. It has also been known as Philadelphia Baseball Grounds; National League Park. Home teams have included Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Quakers.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Philadelphia
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State PA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.993268, -75.155638
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Elevation 98 ft
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Park ID: PHI06

🏟️ Park Characteristics

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

Configuration from 1894

📝 Notes

no games 8/7 to 8/17/1894; fire 8/6/1894

📏 Field Dimensions

Huntingdon Grounds I — Field Shape

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

LF Line 383ft Wall: 25 ft
Left Center 425ft
Center Field 420ft Wall: 25 ft
Right Center 345ft
RF Line 299ft Wall: 25 ft

This park has 8 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1887
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Last Used 1894
Total Years8 years

⚾ Teams Played

6 seasons
Philadelphia Phillies 3 yrs Philadelphia Quakers 3 yrs

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Huntingdon Grounds I at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Huntingdon Grounds I in Philadelphia, PA from 1887 to 1894. It is also known as Philadelphia Baseball Grounds; National League Park. Huntingdon Grounds I carries the park ID PHI06. The park sits at an elevation of 98 feet. On a map, Huntingdon Grounds I sits at 39.993268, -75.155638. The characteristics panel (1894 configuration) lists a capacity of 15,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. From home plate it is 383 feet to the left-field line (a 25-foot wall), 425 feet to left-center, 420 feet to center field (a 25-foot wall), 345 feet to right-center, and 299 feet to the right-field line (a 25-foot wall). 8 configurations are on file for Huntingdon Grounds I.

Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Philadelphia Phillies (3 yrs) and the Philadelphia Quakers (3 yrs). The 1887 Philadelphia Quakers went 75-48 while playing home games here. The team table lists the 1888 Philadelphia Quakers at 69-61. The team table lists the 1889 Philadelphia Quakers at 63-64. The 1890 Philadelphia Phillies went 78-53 while playing home games here. In 1891, the home club was the Philadelphia Phillies, 68-69 on the season. The team table lists the 1893 Philadelphia Phillies at 72-57. Home clubs ranged from 75-48 (the 1887 Philadelphia Quakers) to 63-64 (the 1889 Philadelphia Quakers).

Huntingdon Grounds I: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Huntingdon Grounds I open?
Huntingdon Grounds I hosted its first documented major league game in 1887 and its last in 1894.
Where is Huntingdon Grounds I?
Huntingdon Grounds I is in Philadelphia, PA.
Which teams played at Huntingdon Grounds I?
Home clubs at this park include Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Quakers.
Is Huntingdon Grounds I still in use?
No. Huntingdon Grounds I last hosted a major league game in 1894.
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