1977 - 1989 Closed

Exhibition Stadium, Toronto

Also known as: Prohibition Stadium; Canadian National Exhibition Stadium

πŸ“ Toronto, ON, CA

Exhibition Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Toronto, ON, CA that hosted major league games from 1977 to 1989. It has also been known as Prohibition Stadium; Canadian National Exhibition Stadium. Home teams have included Toronto Blue Jays.

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πŸ“ Location & Overview

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City Toronto
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State ON
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Country CA
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GPS Coordinates 43.632568, -79.417679
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Elevation 273 ft
Park ID: TOR01

🏟️ Park Characteristics

πŸ‘₯ 43,737 Capacity
🌱 Artificial Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop
πŸ“ 26.1 Foul Territory

Configuration from 1989

πŸ“ Notes

first game: snow covering outfield

πŸ“ Field Dimensions

Exhibition Stadium β€” Field Shape

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

LF Line 330ft Wall: 12 ft
Left Center 375ft
Center Field 410ft Wall: 12 ft
Right Center 375ft
RF Line 330ft Wall: 12 ft

This park has 13 configurations throughout its history.

πŸ“… Years of Operation

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First Used 1977
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Last Used 1989
Total Years13 years

⚾ Teams Played

12 seasons

Exhibition Stadium at a glance

Exhibition Stadium served in Toronto, ON from 1977 to 1989, 13 years in all. It is also known as Prohibition Stadium; Canadian National Exhibition Stadium. Retrosheet's park code for it is TOR01. The park sits at an elevation of 273 feet. On a map, Exhibition Stadium sits at 43.632568, -79.417679.

As configured in 1989, the park has a capacity of 43,737, artificial turf, an open-air design, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate. Measured in feet from home plate: 330 to the left-field corner, wall 12, 375 to left-center, 410 to dead center, wall 12, 375 to right-center, and 330 to the right-field corner, wall 12. 13 configurations are on file for Exhibition Stadium. The teams panel counts 12 team-seasons here: the Toronto Blue Jays (12 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1977 Toronto Blue Jays (54-107); the latest is the 1988 Toronto Blue Jays (87-75). Home clubs ranged from 99-62 (the 1985 Toronto Blue Jays) to 53-109 (the 1979 Toronto Blue Jays).

Exhibition Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Exhibition Stadium open?
Exhibition Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1977 and its last in 1989.
Where is Exhibition Stadium?
Exhibition Stadium is in Toronto, ON.
Which teams played at Exhibition Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Toronto Blue Jays.
Is Exhibition Stadium still in use?
No. Exhibition Stadium last hosted a major league game in 1989.