Venue Information
Year Opened
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Philadelphia Eagles
Previously:
John F. Kennedy Stadium
(1936–1939)
Moved to:
Franklin Field
(1958–1970)
|
NFL | 1940 - 1957 |
|
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
(1946–present)
Philadelphia Blue Jays
(1944–1945)
Philadelphia Phils
(1942–1942)
Philadelphia Phillies
(1890–1941)
Previously:
Baker Bowl
(1887–1938)
Moved to:
Veterans Stadium
(1971–2003)
|
MLB | 1938 - 1970 |
|
Philadelphia Athletics
Previously:
Columbia Park
(1901–1908)
Moved to:
Municipal Stadium
(1955–1967)
|
MLB | 1909 - 1954 |
|
Villanova Wildcats
Moved to:
Villanova Stadium
(1929–present)
|
College Football | 1909 - 1923 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shibe Park built?
Shibe Park opened in 1909.
Where did the Philadelphia Eagles play before Shibe Park?
Before moving to Shibe Park in 1940, the Philadelphia Eagles played at John F. Kennedy Stadium from 1936 to 1939.
Where did the Philadelphia Eagles play after Shibe Park?
After leaving Shibe Park in 1957, the Philadelphia Eagles moved to Franklin Field in 1958. They played there until 1970.
Where did the Philadelphia Phillies play before Shibe Park?
Before moving to Shibe Park in 1938, the Philadelphia Phillies played at Baker Bowl from 1887 to 1938.
Where did the Philadelphia Phillies play after Shibe Park?
After leaving Shibe Park in 1970, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to Veterans Stadium in 1971. They played there until 2003.
Where did the Philadelphia Athletics play before Shibe Park?
Before moving to Shibe Park in 1909, the Philadelphia Athletics played at Columbia Park from 1901 to 1908.
Where did the Philadelphia Athletics play after Shibe Park?
After leaving Shibe Park in 1954, the Philadelphia Athletics moved to Municipal Stadium in 1955. They played there until 1967.
Where did the Villanova Wildcats play after Shibe Park?
After leaving Shibe Park in 1923, the Villanova Wildcats moved to Villanova Stadium in 1929.
Historical Names
Shibe Park
1954 - 1970
CurrentConnie Mack Stadium
1909 - 1953
Shibe Park / Connie Mack Stadium
Unknown - Present