1966 - 2005 Closed

Busch Stadium II, St. Louis

Also known as: Busch Memorial Stadium

📍 St. Louis, MO

Busch Stadium II was a baseball ballpark in St. Louis, MO that hosted major league games from 1966 to 2005. It has also been known as Busch Memorial Stadium. Home teams have included St. Louis Cardinals.

Data updated

📍 Location & Overview

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City St. Louis
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State MO
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 38.623930, -90.192326
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Elevation 460 ft
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Park ID: STL09

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 49,738 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 64 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 2005

📏 Field Dimensions

Busch Stadium II — Field Shape

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

LF Line 330ft Wall: 8 ft
Left Center 372ft
Center Field 402ft Wall: 8 ft
Right Center 372ft
RF Line 330ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 40 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1966
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Last Used 2005
Total Years40 years

⚾ Teams Played

40 seasons
St. Louis Cardinals 40 yrs

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Busch Stadium II at a glance

Busch Stadium II served in St. Louis, MO from 1966 to 2005, 40 years in all. It is also known as Busch Memorial Stadium. In box scores the park is coded STL09. Elevation is listed at 460 ft. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 38.623930, -90.192326.

The characteristics panel (2005 configuration) lists a capacity of 49,738, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 64 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 330 feet over a 8-foot wall, left-center 372 feet, center 402 feet over a 8-foot wall, right-center 372 feet, and right 330 feet over a 8-foot wall. 40 configurations are on file for Busch Stadium II. The teams panel counts 40 team-seasons here: the St. Louis Cardinals (40 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1966 St. Louis Cardinals (83-79); the latest is the 2005 St. Louis Cardinals (100-62). Home clubs ranged from 105-57 (the 2004 St. Louis Cardinals) to 69-93 (the 1978 St. Louis Cardinals).

Busch Stadium II: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Busch Stadium II open?
Busch Stadium II hosted its first documented major league game in 1966 and its last in 2005.
Where is Busch Stadium II?
Busch Stadium II is in St. Louis, MO.
Which teams played at Busch Stadium II?
Home clubs at this park include St. Louis Cardinals.
Is Busch Stadium II still in use?
No. Busch Stadium II last hosted a major league game in 2005.
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