| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1875 | Washington Nationals | 5-23 |
| 1873 | Washington Blue Legs | 8-31 |
| 1872 | Washington Olympics | 2-7 |
| 1871 | Washington Olympics | 15-15 |
1871 - 1875
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Olympic Grounds, Washington
📍 Washington, DC
Olympic Grounds was a baseball ballpark in Washington, DC that hosted major league games from 1871 to 1875. Home teams have included Washington Nationals, Washington Blue Legs, and Washington Olympics.
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📍 Location & Overview
City
Washington
State
DC
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
38.914522, -77.037562
Elevation
91 ft
Park ID:
WAS01
🏟️ Park Characteristics
500
Capacity
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1875
📝 Notes
WS3:1871-1872; WS5:1873; WS6:1875
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1871
Last Used
1875
Total Years5 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Olympic Grounds at a glance
Major league games were played at Olympic Grounds in Washington, DC from 1871 until 1875. The park ID used in the data is WAS01. Olympic Grounds stands 91 feet above sea level. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 38.914522, -77.037562. As configured in 1875, the park has a capacity of 500, natural grass, and an open-air design.
The teams panel counts 4 team-seasons here: the Washington Olympics (2 yrs), the Washington Nationals (1 yr), and the Washington Blue Legs (1 yr). The team table lists the 1871 Washington Olympics at 15-15. The team table lists the 1872 Washington Olympics at 2-7. In 1873, the home club was the Washington Blue Legs, 8-31 on the season. The 1875 Washington Nationals went 5-23 while playing home games here. The best record by a home club was the 1871 Washington Olympics at 15-15; the worst, the 1875 Washington Nationals at 5-23.
Olympic Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Olympic Grounds open?
- Olympic Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1871 and its last in 1875.
- Where is Olympic Grounds?
- Olympic Grounds is in Washington, DC.
- Which teams played at Olympic Grounds?
- Home clubs at this park include Washington Nationals, Washington Blue Legs, and Washington Olympics.
- Is Olympic Grounds still in use?
- No. Olympic Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1875.