1898 - 1899 Closed

West New York Field Club Grounds, West New York

Also known as: Weehawken Cricket Grounds

πŸ“ West New York, NJ

West New York Field Club Grounds was a baseball ballpark in West New York, NJ that hosted major league games from 1898 to 1899. It has also been known as Weehawken Cricket Grounds. Home teams have included New York Giants and Brooklyn Bridegrooms.

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πŸ“ Location & Overview

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City West New York
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State NJ
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 40.772796, -74.019648
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Elevation 175 ft
Park ID: WNY01

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1899

πŸ“ Notes

BRO:9/18 & 10/2/1898; NY1: 9/11/98; 6/4 & 7/16 & 8/13 & 9/17/99

πŸ“… Years of Operation

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First Used 1898
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Last Used 1899
Total Years2 years

⚾ Teams Played

3 seasons

West New York Field Club Grounds at a glance

West New York Field Club Grounds served in West New York, NJ from 1898 to 1899, 2 years in all. It is also known as Weehawken Cricket Grounds. The park ID used in the data is WNY01. The park sits at an elevation of 175 feet. Its coordinates are 40.772796, -74.019648.

The characteristics panel (1899 configuration) lists natural grass and an open-air design. The teams panel counts 3 team-seasons here: the New York Giants (2 yrs) and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1 yr). The 1898 New York Giants went 77-73 while playing home games here. The 1898 Brooklyn Bridegrooms went 54-91 while playing home games here. In 1899, the home club was the New York Giants, 60-90 on the season. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1898 New York Giants went 77-73, the best mark.

West New York Field Club Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions

When did West New York Field Club Grounds open?
West New York Field Club Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1898 and its last in 1899.
Where is West New York Field Club Grounds?
West New York Field Club Grounds is in West New York, NJ.
Which teams played at West New York Field Club Grounds?
Home clubs at this park include New York Giants and Brooklyn Bridegrooms.
Is West New York Field Club Grounds still in use?
No. West New York Field Club Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1899.