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The final game at Connie Mack Stadium was played on October 1, 1970, with the Phillies defeating the Montreal Expos 2–1 in 10 innings. The occasion was marred by souvenir hunters literally dismantling the stadium even while the game was still in progress.
The 1970 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 88th season for the franchise in Philadelphia. The Phillies finished in fifth place in the National League East with a record of 73–88, 15 1 ⁄ 2 games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates .
The Philadelphia stadium, originally called Shibe Park, was renamed Connie Mack Stadium in 1953. Starting in 1909, it was home to the Athletics, and starting in 1938, it also was home to the Phillies, then from 1955 to 1970 was home to the Phillies alone, after the Athletics moved to Kansas City. There is a Connie Mack Street in San Antonio, Texas.
The final hit at Veterans Stadium was a single by the Phillies' Pat Burrell in the bottom of the 9th inning. The next batter, Chase Utley, grounded into a double play to end the game and Veterans Stadium. A ceremony at Veterans Stadium following the final Phillies game at the stadium pulled at the heartstrings of the sellout crowd.
The stadium was deteriorating and there was inadequate parking. Attendance began to drop by 1967 and the team started to plan for a new stadium. The Phillies remained at Connie Mack Stadium until 1970. In the last game played there, the Phillies avoided last place by beating the Expos 2–1.
This is a list of venues used for professional baseball in Philadelphia. The information is a synthesis of the information contained in the references listed. Citizens Bank Park Veterans Stadium Shibe Park a.k.a. Connie Mack Stadium Columbia Park Baker Bowl Athletic(s) grounds or "the grounds at 15th and Columbia"
The Detroit Tigers face the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday in Clearwater, Fla.
The Athletics beat the Phillies 7–4 in the first game and the Phillies won the following game 11–2. [19] The Phillies and Philadelphia Athletics played their final game against each other on June 28, 1954 at their shared ballpark renamed Connie Mack Stadium before the 1953 season. [20] The Phillies beat the Athletics 3–2 in front of ...