Baker Bowl National League Park
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unimoggers
N 39° 59.550 W 075° 09.300
18S E 486767 N 4426936
Very cool historical park. I'm always sad to see old historical buildings razed, as was this park. Check out the link!
Waymark Code: WM3G21
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2008
Views: 15
Marker Text:
The Phillies' baseball park from its opening in 1887 until 1938. Rebuilt 1895; hailed as nation's finest stadium. Site of first World Series attended by U.S. President, 1915; Negro League World Series, 1924-26; Babe Ruth's last major league game, 1935. Razed 1950.
Marker Name: Baker Bowl National League Park
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 08/16/2000
Marker Type: City
Location: Broad Street & Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
Category: Sports, African American, Baseball
Website: [Web Link]
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