1909 - 1970 Closed

Shibe Park, Philadelphia

Also known as: Connie Mack Stadium

📍 Philadelphia, PA

Shibe Park was a baseball ballpark in Philadelphia, PA that hosted major league games from 1909 to 1970. It has also been known as Connie Mack Stadium. Home teams have included Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia Stars, and Philadelphia Blue Jays.

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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 39.996127, -75.164751
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Elevation 116 ft
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Park ID: PHI11

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 33,608 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 64 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1970

📝 Notes

PHA:1909-1954; PHI:5/16to5/28/1927;7/4/1938to1970

📏 Field Dimensions

Shibe Park — Field Shape

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

LF Line 334ft Wall: 12 ft
Left Center 387ft
Center Field 410ft Wall: 3 ft
Right Center 390ft
RF Line 329ft Wall: 32 ft

This park has 62 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1909
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Last Used 1970
Total Years62 years

⚾ Teams Played

81 seasons
Philadelphia Phillies 32 yrs Philadelphia Athletics 46 yrs Philadelphia Stars 1 yr Philadelphia Blue Jays 2 yrs

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Shibe Park at a glance

Shibe Park in Philadelphia, PA was first used in 1909 and last used in 1970, a span of 62 years. It is also known as Connie Mack Stadium. The park ID used in the data is PHI11. Elevation is listed at 116 ft. Its coordinates are 39.996127, -75.164751.

The characteristics panel (1970 configuration) lists a capacity of 33,608, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 64 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 334 feet over a 12-foot wall, left-center 387 feet, center 410 feet over a 3-foot wall, right-center 390 feet, and right 329 feet over a 32-foot wall. 62 configurations are on file for Shibe Park. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Philadelphia Athletics (46 yrs), the Philadelphia Phillies (32 yrs), the Philadelphia Blue Jays (2 yrs), and the Philadelphia Stars (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1970 Philadelphia Phillies back to the 1909 Philadelphia Athletics. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1931 Philadelphia Athletics went 107-45, the best mark.

Shibe Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Shibe Park open?
Shibe Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1909 and its last in 1970.
Where is Shibe Park?
Shibe Park is in Philadelphia, PA.
Which teams played at Shibe Park?
Home clubs at this park include Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia Stars, and Philadelphia Blue Jays.
Is Shibe Park still in use?
No. Shibe Park last hosted a major league game in 1970.
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