Set of 20: Sports Stadiums, Baseball Fields (Reproductions)
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Nice reproduction set of 20 older cards
Connie Mack Stadium Baseball Field View, High Rightfield Wall Formerly Shibe Park until 1953, this steel and concrete stadium hosted the Philadelphia Athletics (1909-1954), the Phillies (1938-1970), and the NFL's Eagles (1940-1957). It was known for its 50-foot high rightfield wall, bright red seats, and elegant architectural features including a French Renaissance facade and Beaux Arts tower. Yankee Stadium Aerial View - Historic Baseball Park Aerial view of Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees. Text describes its history, opening in 1923 with a capacity of 80,000, and its modernization in 1973. Includes the famous quote attributed to Babe Ruth: "This is some ballyard!" NFL Action, Green Bay Packers vs Browns, Municipal Stadium Cleveland's Municipal Stadium opened in 1931, seating over 85,000, and served as home to the Cleveland Indians (1932–1993) and the Browns (1946–1995) until its demolition in 1996. Boston Garden Interior Hockey Game Bruins Celtics Banners Home of the Boston Bruins and Celtics from 1928 until 1995. The Celtics won 16 world titles and the Bruins added 5 championship banners during this period. The Garden was demolished in 1997. Tiger Stadium Night Game View, Player on Field, Detroit, MI Home of the Detroit Tigers from the early 1900s until 1999, formerly known as Bennett Park, Navin Field, and Briggs Stadium. Shibe Park Baseball Grounds Renamed Connie Mack Stadium in 1953 and hosted the Philadelphia Athletics (1909-1954), the Phillies (1938-1970) and the NFL's Eagles (1940-1957). It was baseball's first steel and concrete stadium. It is remembered for its 50-foot high rightfield wall, bright red seats and elegant architectural features, such as its French Renaissance facade and Beaux Arts tower at the main entrance. After the Phillies moved to Veterans Stadium, Connie Mack was demolished. Comiskey Park Baseball Game, Chicago White Sox Stadium Built in 1910 by Charles A. Comiskey, home of the White Sox until 1990. Site of the first all-star game in 1933 and where the tradition of playing the Star-Spangled Banner began in 1918. Shea Stadium Aerial View, Home of Mets, Jets, Beatles Completed in 1964, this circular stadium featured a massive electronic scoreboard and moveable, motor operated stands to convert from baseball to football. It seats 56,000 people. Wrigley Field Home of the Chicago Cubs Baseball Game Wrigley Field Aerial View, Home of the Chicago Cubs Home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916, known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, homey atmosphere, and neighborhood location. Cherished as a living connection to a by-gone era. New Fenway Park, American League Baseball Stadium Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912, making it the oldest major league ballpark. It is celebrated for its irregular contours, the imposing left field wall, its many resident pigeons and the long and storied history of the Red Sox. With a capacity of 34,000, fans cherish its charm, intimacy and the proximity of its seats to the playing field. Braves Field Night Game, Home of the Boston Braves, Boston, MA Home of the Boston Braves from 1915 to 1952. Noted for having the largest playing field dimensions in baseball, measuring 550 feet to the centerfield fence. Fenway Park Boston MA Baseball Stadium Interior View Home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912, the oldest major league ballpark. Celebrated for its irregular contours, imposing left field wall, and capacity of 34,000. Ebbets Field, Home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, NY Exterior view of the famous baseball stadium, which served as the shrine of Brooklyn's love of its Dodgers from 1913 until its demolition in 1960. The team was originally called the Trolley Dodgers. Soldier Field Stadium Full of Spectators, 1926 Reproduction Completed in 1924, the stadium's design was inspired by ancient Greek and Roman stadia. It has accommodated as many as 150,000 people. Yankee Stadium Interior View, Packed Stands, 1930s View of the historic stadium, opened in 1923, showing the field and crowded stands. It was the world's largest baseball stadium upon opening, featuring three decks of seating and a capacity of 80,000. Dodger Stadium--Los Angeles Night Baseball Game View of the baseball field during a night game with players visible on the base paths and the scoreboard illuminated in the background. Crosley Field, Home of the Cincinnati Reds, Findlay St. View of the stadium during a game. The site underwent reconstructions between 1884 and its demolition in 1970, accommodating about 30,000 fans. Crosley Field was the site of major league baseball's first night game in 1935. Sportsman's Park, Home of St. Louis Cardinals & Browns Legendary home of the St. Louis Browns (1902–1953) and the St Louis Cardinals (1920–1966). Site of the Babe Ruth homer that broke the window of an auto dealer across the street. Polo Grounds National League Baseball Park, New York View of the horseshoe-shaped stadium filled with spectators, known for hosting the Giants, Yankees, and Mets. Includes a portrait inset. |
