Polo Grounds [IV] / Brush Stadium (1911-1963)

[winningtheweapon]

I love looking at the old classic ballparks. I think the Polo Grounds is turning into one of my favorites.

[SHOELESSJOE3]

Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson hits the dirt as catcher Chief Meyers fails to stop Eddie Collins from stealing second base in the fourth inning of Game 3 on October 17th in New York. Frank Baker homered in the top of the ninth to send the game into extra innings. The A's scored twice in the eleventh inning and won by a 3- 2 score.


Couldn't find the year.

Nice shot Richard, too bad more of the outfield wall to the right side was not in the picture, still a very good pic of the Polo Grounds. That was post # 103. Will save it in my parks folder.

That was the 1911 World Series, Collins beat out a grounder to third and than stole second base.

[RichardLillard1]

Nice shot Richard, too bad more of the outfield wall to the right side was not in the picture, still a very good pic of the Polo Grounds. That was post # 103. Will save it in my parks folder.

That was the 1911 World Series, Collins beat out a grounder to third and than stole second base.

Thanks for the date and extra info Joe. I agree, I would like to haave seen more of a wider shot.

[TJH1923]

Let's not forget this gem from yesteryear.

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[The Cubs Still Need Help]

//this had to be one of the most amazing sights in baseball history, wish i were around to see it//

[EbtsFldGuy]

//this had to be one of the most amazing sights in baseball history, wish i were around to see it//

It WAS a special place,

And so - at one time - was the surrounding neighborhood.

[TJH1923]

A few more photos to post

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[rat618]

Couple of questions for PG experts.
1. What were the circumstances that allowed the PG to survive from the Giants
departure in '57 till the use by the Mets in '62?
2. In the earlier photos there is a large rail yard next to PG. Later on those yards are replaced by large buildings. What was the rail yard and when were they removed and replaced by the buildings?

Thanks in advance.

[POLO GROUNDS 1957]

Couple of questions for PG experts.
1. What were the circumstances that allowed the PG to survive from the Giants
departure in '57 till the use by the Mets in '62?
2. In the earlier photos there is a large rail yard next to PG. Later on those yards are replaced by large buildings. What was the rail yard and when were they removed and replaced by the buildings?

Thanks in advance.

The railyards were torn down in the 1940s and replaced with the apartments.and the polo grounds was used for various events between 1957 and 1962 including the new york titans football team in the old AFL. the titans began play in 1960.

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Here is a nice photo of Marv Throneberry at ist base at the historic polo grounds.the mets sent him down to the minors in may of 1963 which upset alot of his fans in new york.

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Here is a photo showing Willie Mays at the polo grounds in 1962 before a giants at mets game.

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[POLO GROUNDS 1957]

Here is a photo showing the right field bleachers at the polo grounds.

PHOTO FROM EBAY

[POLO GROUNDS 1957]

Here is a photo showing one of the foul poles at the polo grounds.


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[Brownie31]

Wednesday, August 26, 1925 The Polo Grounds Manhattan: Mounted members of the NY Police Department are shown in this wire service photo performing crowd control as the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Reds meet for a double header. The teams split the double header. (eBay listing)

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Here is a photo from 9-7-1957 showing the polo grounds.

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Here is a nice photo showing the right field wall and giants bullpen at the polo grounds in 1951.

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Here is a nice photo of the box seats behind homeplate at the polo grounds in 1951. you can also see a rest room sign in the stands in the photo.