| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1878 | Indianapolis Blues | 24-36 |
| 1877 | St. Louis Brown Stockings | 28-32 |
| 1876 | St. Louis Brown Stockings | 45-19 |
| 1875 | St. Louis Brown Stockings | 39-29 |
1875 - 1878
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Grand Avenue Park, St. Louis
Also known as: Sportsman's Park; Grand Avenue Grounds
📍 St. Louis, MO
Grand Avenue Park was a baseball ballpark in St. Louis, MO that hosted major league games from 1875 to 1878. It has also been known as Sportsman's Park; Grand Avenue Grounds. Home teams have included Indianapolis Blues and St. Louis Brown Stockings.
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📍 Location & Overview
City
St. Louis
State
MO
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
38.657795, -90.220619
Elevation
492 ft
Park ID:
STL02
🏟️ Park Characteristics
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1878
📝 Notes
SL2:1875; SL3:1876-1877
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1875
Last Used
1878
Total Years4 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Grand Avenue Park at a glance
The years-of-operation panel dates Grand Avenue Park in St. Louis, MO from 1875 to 1878. It is also known as Sportsman's Park; Grand Avenue Grounds. Retrosheet's park code for it is STL02. Elevation is listed at 492 ft. On a map, Grand Avenue Park sits at 38.657795, -90.220619. Grand Avenue Park's 1878 layout has natural grass and an open-air design.
In all, 4 team-seasons were played at Grand Avenue Park, by the St. Louis Brown Stockings (3 yrs) and the Indianapolis Blues (1 yr). The 1875 St. Louis Brown Stockings went 39-29 while playing home games here. In 1876, the home club was the St. Louis Brown Stockings, 45-19 on the season. In 1877, the home club was the St. Louis Brown Stockings, 28-32 on the season. In 1878, the home club was the Indianapolis Blues, 24-36 on the season. Home clubs ranged from 45-19 (the 1876 St. Louis Brown Stockings) to 24-36 (the 1878 Indianapolis Blues).
Grand Avenue Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Grand Avenue Park open?
- Grand Avenue Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1875 and its last in 1878.
- Where is Grand Avenue Park?
- Grand Avenue Park is in St. Louis, MO.
- Which teams played at Grand Avenue Park?
- Home clubs at this park include Indianapolis Blues and St. Louis Brown Stockings.
- Is Grand Avenue Park still in use?
- No. Grand Avenue Park last hosted a major league game in 1878.