In addition to professional baseball and football, the stadium hosted other amateur and professional sports, large entertainment events, and other civic affairs. With the construction of the adjacent Citizens Bank Park, Veterans Stadium was demolished in March 2004, and a parking lot now sits on its former site.
History
Inception, design and construction
As early as 1959, Phillies owner Bob Carpenter proposed building a new ballpark for the Phillies on 72 acres (290,000m2) adjacent to the Garden State Park Racetrack in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The Phillies' then-home, Connie Mack Stadium, was starting to show its age (it had been built in 1909), had inadequate parking, and was located in a declining neighborhood. Furthermore, in 1959 alcohol sales at sporting events were banned in Pennsylvania but were legal in New Jersey. The proposed ballpark would have seated 45,000 fans, been expandable to 60,000 and would have had 15,000 parking spaces.
Veterans Stadium (full name Veterans Memorial Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in New Britain, Connecticut. Opened in 1982, it is dedicated to the soldiers of the city who lost their lives in various U.S. wars, particularly Vietnam.
The stadium is an 8-lane oval track around a regulation-size football field. The track was dedicated to coach Irving S. Black in April 1992. Seating is all in metal bleachers, with 7 sections of 27 rows each on either side of the field. The estimated capacity is 8,448. In the summer of 2012, the middle seating on both sides was changed to better match the colors of New Britain High School, which are maroon and gold.
Discussing Veterans Stadium, home of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles
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20 years ago, Veterans Stadium imploded into history
Twenty years ago today was when the walls came crumbling, crumbling down on Veterans Stadium in South Philadelphia. NBC10's Matt DeLucia takes a look back at the history of the Vet.
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The Man Who Secretly Lived in Veterans Stadium - You Oughta Know (2021)
The Secret Apartment is a true story by Tom Garvey about how he lived inside Veterans Stadium without being caught.
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published: 12 Jul 2021
Veterans Stadium Commercial (1986)
Television ad for Veteran's Stadium, former home of the Philadelphia Phillies, featuring the Philly Phanatic - 1986
published: 21 Jul 2007
Veterans Stadium Implosion (March 21, 2004) | NBC10 Philadelphia
Veterans Stadium holds pantheonic status in Philadelphia sports history. It was home to the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles from April 1971 to September 2003. Inside the 70,000-plus-seat multipurpose stadium, the Phillies won the World Series, Eagles fans endured heartbreak, fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus and there were brawls in the infamous 700 level.
The stadium was imploded on March 21, 2004. Here's many views of the implosion.
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Veteran's Stadium Implosion Live 3/21/2004
Veterans Stadium is imploded early on a Sunday morning in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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published: 19 Jan 2014
Veterans Stadium Demolition - The Goldbergs
RIP, Veterans Stadium. The Goldbergs pays homage to the classic Philly landmark.
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published: 27 Mar 2015
Mark McGwire Home Run Reaches 600 Level Veterans Stadium!
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Mark McGwire becomes the first player to hit a home run into the 600 section way up in the upper deck at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia! It was in a home run hitting contest, but was still an unbelievable feat for the Oakland A's slugger! McGwire has hit some tape measure shots throughout many stadiums in baseball including Shea Stadium, The Kingdome, and The Skydome!
published: 19 Jul 2013
Philadelphia Phillies
My audio tape from Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia Pennsylvania around 1998
published: 19 Oct 2024
Greg Luzinski Pulls a 2-Run Homer to The Left Field Walkway at Veterans Stadium
08/11/1979 - Greg Luzinski Takes Jim Rooker over the bullpen for a 2-Run Homer.
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#1979 #homerun #bull
Twenty years ago today was when the walls came crumbling, crumbling down on Veterans Stadium in South Philadelphia. NBC10's Matt DeLucia takes a look back at th...
Twenty years ago today was when the walls came crumbling, crumbling down on Veterans Stadium in South Philadelphia. NBC10's Matt DeLucia takes a look back at the history of the Vet.
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The Secret Apartment is a true story by Tom Garvey about how he lived inside Veterans Stadium without being caught.
You Oughta Know is your guide to people, pl...
The Secret Apartment is a true story by Tom Garvey about how he lived inside Veterans Stadium without being caught.
You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region. Each week, co-hosts Shirley Min and Regina Mitchell arm you with news, events, pop culture facts and consumer tips to make life a little better.
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The Secret Apartment is a true story by Tom Garvey about how he lived inside Veterans Stadium without being caught.
You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region. Each week, co-hosts Shirley Min and Regina Mitchell arm you with news, events, pop culture facts and consumer tips to make life a little better.
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Veterans Stadium holds pantheonic status in Philadelphia sports history. It was home to the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles from April 1971 to Sep...
Veterans Stadium holds pantheonic status in Philadelphia sports history. It was home to the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles from April 1971 to September 2003. Inside the 70,000-plus-seat multipurpose stadium, the Phillies won the World Series, Eagles fans endured heartbreak, fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus and there were brawls in the infamous 700 level.
The stadium was imploded on March 21, 2004. Here's many views of the implosion.
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Veterans Stadium holds pantheonic status in Philadelphia sports history. It was home to the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles from April 1971 to September 2003. Inside the 70,000-plus-seat multipurpose stadium, the Phillies won the World Series, Eagles fans endured heartbreak, fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus and there were brawls in the infamous 700 level.
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Mark McGwire becomes the first player to hit a home run into the 600 section way up in the upper deck at Veterans Stadium in Phil...
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Mark McGwire becomes the first player to hit a home run into the 600 section way up in the upper deck at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia! It was in a home run hitting contest, but was still an unbelievable feat for the Oakland A's slugger! McGwire has hit some tape measure shots throughout many stadiums in baseball including Shea Stadium, The Kingdome, and The Skydome!
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Mark McGwire becomes the first player to hit a home run into the 600 section way up in the upper deck at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia! It was in a home run hitting contest, but was still an unbelievable feat for the Oakland A's slugger! McGwire has hit some tape measure shots throughout many stadiums in baseball including Shea Stadium, The Kingdome, and The Skydome!
Twenty years ago today was when the walls came crumbling, crumbling down on Veterans Stadium in South Philadelphia. NBC10's Matt DeLucia takes a look back at the history of the Vet.
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The Secret Apartment is a true story by Tom Garvey about how he lived inside Veterans Stadium without being caught.
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Veterans Stadium holds pantheonic status in Philadelphia sports history. It was home to the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles from April 1971 to September 2003. Inside the 70,000-plus-seat multipurpose stadium, the Phillies won the World Series, Eagles fans endured heartbreak, fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus and there were brawls in the infamous 700 level.
The stadium was imploded on March 21, 2004. Here's many views of the implosion.
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Mark McGwire becomes the first player to hit a home run into the 600 section way up in the upper deck at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia! It was in a home run hitting contest, but was still an unbelievable feat for the Oakland A's slugger! McGwire has hit some tape measure shots throughout many stadiums in baseball including Shea Stadium, The Kingdome, and The Skydome!
In addition to professional baseball and football, the stadium hosted other amateur and professional sports, large entertainment events, and other civic affairs. With the construction of the adjacent Citizens Bank Park, Veterans Stadium was demolished in March 2004, and a parking lot now sits on its former site.
History
Inception, design and construction
As early as 1959, Phillies owner Bob Carpenter proposed building a new ballpark for the Phillies on 72 acres (290,000m2) adjacent to the Garden State Park Racetrack in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The Phillies' then-home, Connie Mack Stadium, was starting to show its age (it had been built in 1909), had inadequate parking, and was located in a declining neighborhood. Furthermore, in 1959 alcohol sales at sporting events were banned in Pennsylvania but were legal in New Jersey. The proposed ballpark would have seated 45,000 fans, been expandable to 60,000 and would have had 15,000 parking spaces.
Flour Bluff edged PSJA North in a battle of unbeatens in a thrilling overtime contest at Hornet Stadium...Miller and Veterans Memorial each won flips and will host San Antonio-area foes in town on Friday ... Friday, Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium.
In front of a 70,000 packed crowd at the AT&TStadium, the 28-year-old Paul defeated veteran heavyweight icon in an eight-round battle by unanimous decision -- 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.And soon after ...
UND has several standing tributes to veterans. The original Memorial Union, built in 1951, was named to honor veterans of World War II, while the former MemorialStadium was built in honor of veterans of the first World War.
Community favorites, bands, highlight of holiday festival. Courtesy image. TexasBorderBusiness... Additionally, thanks to the Dr ... Courtesy image ... from McAllen Veterans MemorialStadium on Sat., Dec ... Act quickly, as the stadium is expected to sell out! ... .
Boerne ISDStadium...Mission at Veterans Memorial ... Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium ... Mission 6-4, 3rd in District 16-5A; Veterans Memorial 8-2, 2nd in District 15-5A ... Mission 49, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Veterans Memorial 36, Flour Bluff 33 (2OT) ... Buc Stadium.
Local Korean War veterans had their sacrifices recognized and remembered by a special display and ceremony at the GilletteStadiumPlaza last weekend ... .
AURORA — There's a funny story about XavierBoard... "That's the kind of kid he is ... And when Manderbach suffered a torn ACL — as much as that hurt every soul who calls Veterans Stadiumhome — there was also no doubt Board would be ready ... It took time ...