Turn Of The Century Photos Of Philadelphia's Shibe Park

[MattJH]

Some great hat shots here for everyone that I wanted to share.

Philadelphia Athletics - Shibe Park

The Philadelphia Athletics' Shibe Park, shown here in this undated photograph, opened in 1909. Originally named for one of the club's initial owners, Benjamin Shibe, the park was renamed Connie Mack Stadium in 1953. The legendary Mack became the sole owner in 1936. The stadium was demolished in 1976.

The line for tickets. 1911.

Outside the ballpark. 1914.

Years before Cub fans near Wrigley climbed to the top of their homes, fans at Shibe Park took to the rooftops by the hundreds. Here they're shown watching the 1914 World Series.

Until recently, Cubs management largely ignored the rooftop owners. But Athletics owner Connie Mack was not so forgiving. After an unsuccessful lawsuit against the ballpark's neighbors, Mack ordered in 1933 the construction of a 33-foot-tall "spite fence" to block the view from the rooftops.

Telegraph operators. 1913.
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[Garrett]

Great shots :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Dixon Cannon]

My old Dad might well have visiting Shibe Park in it's heyday. He was born in Ardmore (Main Line) in 1901. Heck, my Grandfather's bricks might have built the place for all I know! Thanks for the trip back in time!

-dixon cannon

 

[Dixon Cannon]

By the way, there was a Connie Mack field in West Palm Beach, FL where might Dad moved us when he retired. I remember him telling my Connie Mack real name of Cornelius McGillicuddy - I could hardly pronounce it!

-dixon cannon

 

[dhermann1]

Cool pics! The only time I ever saw Schibe Park was in the early 70's, after it had burned, but before it was finally pulled down. We drove by in the early twilight, and you could see the twisted girders above the exterior facade against the sky. A very heartbreaking sight indeed.
Remember that old Sinatra song. "There Used to be a Ballpark Right Here"?

 

[jonbuilder]

Thanks for posting I enjoy seeing the hats in action

 

[Tomasso]

Connie Mack real name of Cornelius McGillicuddy

Lucy (I Love Lucy) was a McGillicuddy....Lucille Esmeralda "Lucy" McGillicuddy-Ricardo........

 

[daizawaguy]

From the last photo it is almost as if the fashion changed from Homburgs to side dented fedoras...and there is not a front pinch in sight...great photos!