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The Reds played at the Palace of the Fans from 1902-1911. After their years at Crosley Field, the team moved to Riverfront Stadium (Cinergy Field) for the 1970-2002 seasons. In 2003, the Reds settled in at the Great American Ballpark. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox

Before Tiger Stadium was built the ballpark was called Bennett Park, named for catcher Charlie Bennett who lost both his legs in a train accident. Today Comerica Park is much more than a baseball field. It houses a carousel with tigers instead of horses, a 50-foot Ferris Wheel with cars shaped like baseballs, and a huge waterfall display of fireworks for every home run scored. Comerica Park has wider seats than its predecessor, more restaurants, better clubhouse facilities and, along the left-center field wall, the names of former baseball greats like Ty Cobb and Willie Horton. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Wrigley Field, Turner Field, Miller Park

A trip from Mercury, Alabama to Turner Field is only 177 miles, while driving to St. Louis (Busch Stadium) is 427 miles, St. Petersburg, Florida (Tropicana Field) is 655 miles, and Houston (Minute Maid Park) is 769 miles.
Turner Field, the home of the Atlanta Braves, can be found at 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, Georgia. Also known as 'The Ted,' Turner Field was built for the 1996 Olympics, and was originally named 'Centennial Olympic Stadium.'. It could seat 85,000 for the Olympics. After being refitted for baseball, it could seat 50,528. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Busch Stadium (St. Louis Cardinals), Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros), Tropicana Field (Tampa Bay Rays)

On the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium was brand new when The Queen City hosted the 1970 midsummer classic. The ferocity of the hit (and the fact that it took place during what many consider 'just' an exhibition game) contribute to Rose's 'Jekyll and Hyde' legacy. Re-named Cinergy Field in 1996, the stereotypical 'cookie-cutter' stadium was closed and demolished following the 2002 season. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Crosley Field, Three Rivers Stadium, Busch Stadium

The park was constructed in a swampy area known as 'The fens', which in 1910 was changed from a saltwater to a freshwater swamp by the construction of the Charles River Dam. There is a 'red seat' in right field indicating, supposedly, the longest home run of 502' ever hit by anyone. It was a Red Sox player by the name of Ted Williams. It is interesting to note that the opening of the park on April 20, 1912, was overshadowed by the sinking of the Titanic just six days earlier. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Named after George Fenway, Named after the Fenway Road, Named after the fenced way leading to the park

Colt Stadium was built for this new Major League team, and opened in time for the Colt .45s 1962 inaugural season. They played their last game there only two seasons later, and began the 1965 season in the world famous Houston Astrodome. Of the 10 National League teams in 1965, the Astros and Astrodome finished second in season attendance behind the Dodgers. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Houston Astrodome, Texas Field, Six Gun Field

Shea Stadium was located in Flushing Meadows, Queens, about a 30-minute subway ride east of downtown Manhattan. This Queens ballpark was officially called William A. Shea Municipal Stadium. It was named after William Shea, an attorney who helped to bring National League baseball back to New York in 1962, five years after the Dodgers and Giants had moved from Gotham to the West Coast. In 2009, the Mets moved across the parking lot to a new stadium called Citi Field. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan

Safeco Field finally broke ground on March 8, 1997. The Mariners won the AL Western Division in 1997, but lost to the Orioles in the ALDS. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Metrodome, Tropicana Field, Fenway Park

The ivy has been in Wrigley Field since 1937. The park however, was built in 1914, making it the second-oldest baseball stadium ever (behind Fenway Park). Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

US. Cellular Field (White Sox), Busch Stadium (Cardinals), Camden Yards (Orioles)

Connie Mack and the Athletics called Columbia Park their home from 1901-1908. They moved into the new Shibe Park in 1909, and played there until 1954 when the team moved to Kansas City. Shibe Park was renamed Connie Mack Stadium for the team's last two seasons in Philadelphia. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Patriots Stadium, Sportsman Field, Shibe Park

It was the first privately financed ballpark. It included a 9-foot statue of Willie Mays, a 80-foot Coke bottle, and a miniature ballpark. Difficulty: Average.

 

Chase Field, Petco Park, Busch Stadium

The Astrodome has also hosted the 1971 Final Four as well as the MLBs Astros, NFLs Oilers, USFLs Gamblers, the Houston Bowl for two years, and was included in Houston's proposal for the 2012 Olympic Games to serve as the Olympic Stadium. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Reliant Arena, Rice Stadium, Metrodome

Before the Braves had Turner Field, which opened in 1997, they played home games in the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Cleveland, OH, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA

This game took place on April 20, 1912. The Red Sox won 7-6. The Highlanders became the Yankees in 1913. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Browns, Chicago White Sox

Comiskey Park was built in 1910 on Chicago's south side. It was home to the famed "exploding scoreboard". Difficulty: Average.

 

Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, Tiger Stadium

Ebbets Field was home of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1913-1957. Kids could watch the game through a gap under the metal gate in right-center field. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Pittsburgh, PA, Yakima, WA, Cincinnati, OH

The oldest Major League park in 2004 and home to the Red Sox, had been the site of eight World Series, including the 2004, and three All-Star Games. Their first World Series was in 1912 and the Sox were champions. Also, in 1912, the Red Sox, Tris speaker was named the Amercan League MVP. The 'Green Monster' came later. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Comiskey Park, Ebbets Field, County Stadium

Three baseball teams played in the Polo Grounds: The New York Giants, New York Yankees, and the New York Mets. Difficulty: Hard.

 

1, 2, 4

When Forbes Field first opened its doors in 1909, 30,000 fans rushed inside to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates play.
Difficulty: Hard.

 

1872, 1888, 1925

Turner Field was home to the Atlanta Braves from 1997 until 2016, when they moved to Sun Trust Park. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Minute Maid Park, PacBell Park, Wrigley Field

Safeco Field is home to the Seattle Mariners and has a capacity of around 47,772. Difficulty: Hard.

 

U.S. Cellular Field, Skydome, Edison International Field

Busch Stadium replaced Sportsman Park in 1966. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

PNC, Minute Maid, Qualcom

The Skydome opened in 1989 in Toronto, Canada. It was the first baseball stadium with a retractable roof. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Bank One Ballpark, PNC Park, Pacific Bell Park

Named after Tropicana Orange Juice. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Minute Maid Field, Minute Maid Dome, Tropicanda Dome

Wrigley makes gum. Difficulty: Easy.

This ballpark featured a 635 ft deep centerfield but only a 280 ft deep right field. It was open from 1901-1911. The first World Series game was played here October 1, 1903. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Bennett Park, Hilltop Park, Shibe Park

Homeof the Houston Astros (formerly Enron Field and Astros Stadium), it opened in 2000. It has a 242-foot high retractable roof. The Astros lost 1-4 in their first regular season game here to Philadelphia on April 7th, 2000. Minute Maid Park features a closed-captioning board for the hearing impaired. Difficulty: Hard.

 

The Astrodome, The Ballpark in Arlington, Busch Stadium

The San Diego Padres played at Qualcomm Staduim in San Diego, California. Difficulty: Hard.

The Braves played their home games at Braves Field in Boston from 1915 to 1952. On some occasions they played at Fenway Park. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Boston Field, Fenway Park, South End Grounds

Qualcomm Park at Jack Murphy Stadium opened its doors in 1967. Difficulty: Very Easy.

Three Rivers Stadium opened its doors in 1970. Difficulty: Average.

The Baker Bowl was the home stadium for the Philadelphia Phillies from April 30, 1887, to June 30, 1938. Difficulty: Hard.

Fans can't ride inside of the train at Minute Maid Park in Houston, but they can still cheer for the Astros. Difficulty: Average.

 

Miller Park, Safeco Field, PNC Park

Not many teams drew a million until the boom after WWII. Difficulty: Hard.

 

1931 Athletics, 1946 Red Sox, 1930 Cubs

It is located in Minneapolis and it opened in 1982. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Jacobs Field, Comiskey Park, Wrigley Field

The correct answer is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who called Forbes Field their home from 1909 to 1970. Interestingly, Forbes Field was the first ballpark to have a wall in the outfield painted in black, which became a trend in baseball stadiums across the country. The ballpark also hosted several historic moments, including Babe Ruth's last three home runs and Bill Mazeroski's walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. Today, the site of Forbes Field is home to the University of Pittsburgh's Posvar Hall. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns

These are the three oldest stadiums in the majors. Fenway (1912), Wrigley (1914), and Yankee (1923). Difficulty: Hard.

 

Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Shea Stadium

Not only was the Houston Astrodome the first domed stadium in MLB, but it was the first to use artificial turf. Hence the name 'Astroturf'. The original grass field could not withstand the indoor conditions. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Kingdome, Metrodome, SkyDome

 

Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Indians, Seattle Mariners

The left field wall is better known as The Green Monster. You can see the sign over the famous Green Monster. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Wrigley Field, The Ballpark in Arlington, Ebbets Field