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Bookmark or Share- A look back at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium | Itinerant FanLike most of its contemporary sports venues, Veterans Stadium was concrete, it was round, it had tons of ramps, and it had artificial turf. And yet, there were were a few things about it that made it uniquely Philadelphia.
- Veterans Stadium - WikipediaVeterans Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The seating capacities were 65,358 for football, and 56,371 for baseball.
- The Vet: Gone But Not Forgotten | Pennsylvania Center for the BookVeterans Stadium was home to the Eagles and the Phillies for over thirty years. Described alternately as Philadelphia’s “eyesore,” and a place that “oozes Philadelphia character,” Veterans Stadium was a landmark in its time.
- Veterans Stadium - history, photos and more of the Philadelphia ...For more than three decades Veterans Stadium was home of the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) and Eagles (NFL), and was primarily known for two things: its rowdy fans and terrible playing field. Established in 1883, the Phillies played at Connie Mack Stadium from 1938 until 1970.
- Veterans Stadium: The Iconic Home of the Philadelphia PhilliesVeterans Stadium was the backdrop to many memorable Phillies moments. One of the most iconic occurred in 1980 when the Phillies won their first World Series Championship. Managed by Dallas Green and led by stars like Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton, the team clinched the title by defeating the Kansas City Royals in six games.
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