Home of the Philadelphia Athletics
(1910-1954) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1938-1970)

On a Shibe Park/CMS kick today. If you haven't seen this one it's great. Early 1960s. #Phillies pic.twitter.com/NYW6TTZ9A3

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) November 12, 2014

Postcard of Shibe Park/CMS showing what it looked like when built, 1909. #Athletics #Phillies pic.twitter.com/24pXvYwg18

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) November 12, 2014

Rare color exterior shot of Shibe Park/CMS. #Athletics (1909-54) #Phillies (1938-70) pic.twitter.com/5uommSJ1bs

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) November 12, 2014

Stunning shot of Connie Mack Stadium, #Phillies home 1938-70 and #Athletics 1909-54. (Courtesy of @thorn_john) pic.twitter.com/eOXOjInsdL

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) June 17, 2014

A vivid color photo of Connie Mack Stadium prior to a game, June 6, 1959. http://t.co/CUxgQ52MFC #Phillies pic.twitter.com/yY7WKzWW5a

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) December 12, 2013

Nice 60's color shot of Connie Mack Stadium. Philadelphia Phillies home 1927, 1938-1970 TY @PA_Dodger, family photo. pic.twitter.com/FCj9dE003i

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) November 16, 2013

Could you imagine trying to sit on a roof of a park now? Or seeing someone sit there? Connie Mack Stadium. #Phillies pic.twitter.com/0Z9sxh8jWp

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) October 13, 2013

Then Connie Mack Stadium sits deserted & nearly destroyed by fire. Only a wrecking ball would take its charm. (3/3) pic.twitter.com/W6YaqqOEbY

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 17, 2013

An advertisement less ballpark. Shibe Park, Philadelphia. Connie Mack owner/manager despised them. #Athletics pic.twitter.com/V8UCSSfibe

— Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 25, 2014

Connie Mack’s solution to the rooftop owners across street from Shibe Park, 1935. Later called, the “Spite Fence.” pic.twitter.com/d6rJyQCzXb — Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 22, 2014

Great game shot of #Braves vs #Phillies at Shibe Park (1961) pic.twitter.com/kP7raHd4en

— Dugout Legends (@DugoutLegends) August 25, 2014

Abandoned Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium. #Athletics home 1909-54, #Phillies 1938-70. Demolished 1976. pic.twitter.com/ZO0Ps4zku6 — Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) August 20, 2014

Citizens Bank Park’s angled seating is a tribute to Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium, #Phillies former home. pic.twitter.com/gkDJYhlTz0

— Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) August 19, 2014

The rooftop houses across the street from Shibe Park (pic, 1914) still exist today (Google Maps) #Philly #Athletics pic.twitter.com/WW2pfOp1JN — Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) August 16, 2014

Cornerstone of Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium (1909-1970). Now @BaseballHall former Philly A’s and #Phillies home. pic.twitter.com/nyLuTEyB2j

— Baseball Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) July 27, 2014

#Phillies and #Athletics mark 60 years since they last shared a home (Shibe Park 1938-54). pic.twitter.com/xZbBHiIsxe

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 20, 2014

The 1971 fire of Connie Mack Stadium/Shibe Park in Philadelphia did not end well. #Athletics #Phillies pic.twitter.com/moSwh0kAak

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) June 9, 2014

1st time this incredible photo has seen the Internet. TY @Waxpacks, witnessed 1971 fire of CMS/Shibe Park in Philly. pic.twitter.com/bDdVeFLMuO

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) June 9, 2014

Still great, Even after a fire and neglect destroyed most of Shibe Park/CMS, 1971. #Athletics #Phillies pic.twitter.com/vXfgWx6vle

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) June 2, 2014

Twitter, 1911 MT @MLBcathedrals Outside Shibe Park fans look at the Playograph making it possible to "watch" the game pic.twitter.com/Dl1AP9qRkk

— Jon Shields (@TheJonShields) May 7, 2014

Shibe Park, Philadelphia soon after it opened in 1909. The 1st of a boom for ballparks. #Athletics #Phillies pic.twitter.com/dkz7zDX5Wt

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) April 24, 2014

At one time the #Athletics had the nicest ballpark in baseball. Shibe Park, Philadelphia 1909. pic.twitter.com/LklBRbf0jV

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) April 19, 2014

Aerial of Philadelphia showing the proximity of Shibe Park (A's, below) and the Baker Bowl (#Phillies, red arrow). pic.twitter.com/ibgYfnpfRL

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) February 1, 2014

Top photo (outside) Shibe Park, Philadelphia A's home. Below, Baker Bowl, #Phillies (arrow to same building) c.1914. pic.twitter.com/5JQwye7G8n

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) February 1, 2014

Shibe also 1st ballpark made of PA's most famous product: Steel. MT "@MLBcathedrals: Wrigley 1st w/roof seats? Nope. pic.twitter.com/bU8hgHvKIY"

— Peter J. Schwartz (@pjschwartz1) January 29, 2014

Thru 2013, the A's have played the same amount of seasons (46) at the Oakland Coliseum as they did at Shibe Park. pic.twitter.com/lazY5GkZ24

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) January 2, 2014

Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium after it was abandoned in 1970. #Phillies #Athletics. pic.twitter.com/iyqZK7aFc4

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) December 30, 2013

Shibe Park, Philadelphia,1939. Notice the wall is raised and there are no more rooftop seats.#Athletics #Phillies pic.twitter.com/4GSgVd3U1S

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) November 8, 2013

Shibe Park (Philadelphia) prior to a 1929 WS game. Notice the rooftop bleachers on the houses beyond RF. #Athletics pic.twitter.com/kyp2JHP68I

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) November 8, 2013

After the last game at Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium on September 30, 1970. #Phillies pic.twitter.com/BC36Vnms8i

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) October 13, 2013

Shibe Park, as it looked, when it opened in 1909. Home to the Philadelphia #Athletics and eventually the #Phillies. pic.twitter.com/okfuA9j61W

— MLBcathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) October 3, 2013