History:
Veterans Stadium is a multi-purpose
facility that plays home to
the Phillies and the NFL's
Philadelphia Eagles. This
is the largest National League
ballpark with a maximum capacity
of 62,418. After opening in
1971, the fences were raised
from 6-feet to 12-feet because
of an excessive amount of
ground-rule doubles. The Phillies
are currently discussing building
a new facility and hope to
finalize an agreement with
the city during 2000.
Veterans
Stadium Firsts:
Game - April 10, 1971
Batter - Boots Day
Hit - Larry Bowa
Run - Ron Hunt
Home run - Don Money
RBI - Bob Bailey
Stolen base - Ron Hunt
Victory - Jim Bunning
Save - Joe Hoerner
Walk - Jim Bunning
Strikeout - Jim Bunning
2001
Attendance:
Home Games: 78
Total Attendance: 1,782,054
Percent Capacity: 36.6%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 28th
Per-Game Average: 22,846
Rank (by Average): 24th
2002
Attendance:
Home Games: 79
Total Attendance: 1,618,467
Percent Capacity: 32.8%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 27th
Per-Game Average: 20,486
Rank (by Average): 24th
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Veterans
Stadium (62,418)
