@pdxtrains posted:Connie Mack stadium was a trip— right downtown Philly. Real old school urban ballpark, like the kinds I’ve seen on some layouts!
Shibe Park/Connie Mack stadium really wasn't located in downtown Philly. It was located at about 21st and Lehigh Avenue in north Philadelphia. During the 30s and 40s it was a great place to go to a ballgame but by the mid to late 50s the neighborhood deteriorated significantly and wasn't the safest place in the world. Nevertheless, during the 50s my family and I went to several games at Connie Mack and used the Philly trolley system to get there because parking your car in that area was an iffy proposition at best. My first games there were a Sunday double header with the New York Giants in 1955 and I had the chance to see the great Willie Mays in action along with Phillies superb center fielder Richie Ashburn. The Phils were a mediocre team at the time and lost both ends of the twin bill. Still, great memories.
