CONNIE MACK STADIUM

Connie Mack Stadium, originally known as Shibe Park, was one of the most historic baseball stadiums in Philadelphia. Opened in 1909, it was the first concrete-and-steel ballpark in Major League Baseball and served as the home of the Philadelphia Athletics until 1954 and the Philadelphia Phillies from 1938 to 1970. Renamed Connie Mack Stadium in 1953 in honor of the legendary A’s manager and owner, the stadium was known for its unique design, passionate fan base, and role in baseball history.

During its time, the stadium hosted some of baseball’s greatest players. With the Athletics, Hall of Famers like Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Al Simmons led the team to multiple World Series titles in 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, and 1930. The Phillies took over full-time in 1938, and though they struggled for much of their early tenure, the 1950 "Whiz Kids"—featuring stars like Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn, and Del Ennis—brought excitement with their National League pennant-winning season.

Connie Mack Stadium was also home to Negro League games, college baseball, and even the Philadelphia Eagles in their early years. However, by the 1960s, the stadium was showing its age, and with declining attendance and neighborhood challenges, the Phillies moved to Veterans Stadium in 1971. Connie Mack Stadium was soon abandoned and demolished in 1976, but its legacy lives on as a cornerstone of Philadelphia baseball history.

Unused 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" standard size chrome postcard published by K.F. Lutz. (PHI-105, C6918)

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