Jefferson Street Grounds

Opened in 1871

About Jefferson Street Grounds

Jefferson Street Grounds is recorded as an MLB stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1871. Tenants included Philadelphia Athletics (MLB, 1871–1876, 1883–1890) and Philadelphia White Stockings (MLB, 1873–1875).

Venue Information

Year Opened

1871

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

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Teams

Home seasons at Jefferson Street Grounds by team, 1871–1890. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.
Team League Years
Philadelphia Athletics (MLB)
MLB · 1883–1890
  1. Oakdale Park 1882
  2. Jefferson Street Grounds 1883–1890
  3. Forepaugh Park 1891
MLB 1883–1890
Philadelphia Athletics (MLB)
MLB · 1871–1876
MLB 1871–1876
Philadelphia White Stockings
MLB · 1873–1875
MLB 1873–1875

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jefferson Street Grounds built?

Jefferson Street Grounds opened in 1871.

Where did the Philadelphia Athletics (MLB) play before Jefferson Street Grounds?

Before moving to Jefferson Street Grounds in 1883, the Philadelphia Athletics (MLB) played at Oakdale Park in 1882.

Where did the Philadelphia Athletics (MLB) play after Jefferson Street Grounds?

After leaving Jefferson Street Grounds in 1890, the Philadelphia Athletics (MLB) moved to Forepaugh Park in 1891. They played there until 1891.

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Location

Coordinates: 39.9777, -75.1780
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References

Teams on Wikipedia

Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.

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