The Baker Bowl: Philadelphia's Historic Baseball Stadium

⚾The Baker Bowl was a significant stadium in Philadelphia baseball history, hosting the Phillies and other teams.

🏟️The stadium was known for its unique architecture, including a short right-field fence and a cantilevered upper deck.

🔥Tragedies, such as a bleacher collapse and fire, marred the stadium's history.

🏆The Phillies won their first pennant and played their first World Series game at the Baker Bowl.

💯Notable players like Chuck Klein and Babe Ruth left their mark on the stadium's history.

When was the Baker Bowl first opened?

—The Baker Bowl first welcomed fans in 1887, originally known as the Philadelphia baseball grounds.

What were some unique features of the Baker Bowl?

—The stadium had a short right-field fence, measuring only 280 feet, and a cantilevered upper deck that didn't obstruct the view of the lower level seating.

Did the Baker Bowl host any World Series games?

—Yes, the Baker Bowl became the first World Series venue in 1915 when the Phillies played their first game in the series.

Who were some notable players who played at the Baker Bowl?

—Chuck Klein, who had a batting average of .326 with 243 home runs and 983 RBIs, and Babe Ruth, who played his last game at the Baker Bowl in 1935.

What led to the end of the Baker Bowl?

—The Phillies moved to a new stadium three blocks west, becoming tenants of the Philadelphia Athletics at Shibe Park, in 1938.

00:17The Baker Bowl was a significant stadium in Philadelphia baseball history, hosting the Phillies and other teams.

01:16The stadium had unique features, including a short right-field fence and a cantilevered upper deck.

06:48Tragedies, such as a bleacher collapse and fire, marred the stadium's history.

08:39The Phillies won their first pennant and played their first World Series game at the Baker Bowl.

08:55Notable players like Chuck Klein and Babe Ruth left their mark on the stadium's history.