The ground was broken at 20th Street and Lehigh Avenue for the construction of Shibe Park on April 16, 1908. Cost was $315,248 and it took one year to build, opening on April 12, 1909. Original capacity was 23,000.
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A peek at the past
Phillies Phlashback
A historical look at the dates of April 28-30.
April 28, 1921
Shortstop Ralph Miller and right-handed pitcher Lee Meadows become the first pair of Phillies to hit a grand slam during the same game in an 11-6 win over the Boston Braves at Baker Bowl, a feat not repeated until 1997 (Mike Lieberthal and Billy McMillon).
April 28, 1946
A graduate of Olney High School, Del Ennis makes his ML debut as a pinch-hitter for his hometown team.
April 28, 1991
With two men on in the first inning, future Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn lines out to second baseman Randy Ready, who steps on second and then throws to first baseman Ricky Jordan to turn the first triple play in Veterans Stadium history.
April 28, 2015
Facing the Cardinals in St. Louis, right-handed pitcher Severino Gonzalez makes his ML debut and Carlos Ruiz serves as his catcher, marking the first time in major league history that two Panamanian-born battery mates start in the same game.
April 29, 1958
The Phillies make their first-ever trip to San Francisco, defeating the Giants, 7-4, behind Curt Simmons.
April 29, 1934
The Phillies play their first Sunday game at home, losing to Brooklyn, 8-7. Because of the Pennsylvania blue laws, organized sports competition on Sundays had been illegal in the state.
April 29, 1963
Right-handed pitcher Art Mahaffey becomes the first Phillies player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
April 29, 1980
Second baseman Juan Samuel is signed as an amateur free agent.
April 29, 1981
Needing three strikeouts to reach 3,000, Steve Carlton strikes out the side in the first inning against the Expos in just four minutes at Veterans Stadium. First baseman Tim Wallach is the 3,000th victim as Carlton becomes the sixth pitcher and first left-hander to reach that milestone.
April 29, 1993
Left fielder Milt Thompson’s leaping catch robs Padres catcher Bob Geren of a grand slam and preserves a 5-3 win for the Phillies in San Diego.
April 30, 1887
The Phillies beat New York, 15-9, in the first game played in the new ballpark at Broad and Huntingdon Streets, later known as Baker Bowl.
April 30, 2024
A 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels gives the Phillies 19 victories in April, a franchise record for wins during the month in a single season. Additionally, Alec Bohm drives in his 28th run of the month, breaking Ryan Howard’s club record of 27 RBI which he set in April 2011.