Old North End in Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Athletic Park
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 19, 2014
1. Athletic Park Marker
Inscription.
Athletic Park. . Located on the streetcar line between Burlington and Winooski, Athletic Park was the home of the University of Vermont's baseball and football teams and track-and-field events from 1887 until Centennial Field opened in 1906. It was also where Burlington's baseball team in the first Northern League played from 1901 to 1906. Among the baseball players who graced its diamond were future major leaguers Bert Abbey, Arlie Pond, Ed Reulbach, Jean Dubuc, Ray Collins, Larry Gardner and Eddie Collins, and Negro stars such as Frank Grant, George Stovey, and William Clarence Matthews. History provided by the Friends of UVM Baseball.
Located on the streetcar line between Burlington and Winooski, Athletic Park was the home of the University of Vermont's baseball and football teams and track-and-field events from 1887 until Centennial Field opened in 1906. It was also where Burlington's baseball team in the first Northern League played from 1901 to 1906. Among the baseball players who graced its diamond were future major leaguers Bert Abbey, Arlie Pond, Ed Reulbach, Jean Dubuc, Ray Collins, Larry Gardner and Eddie Collins, and Negro stars such as Frank Grant, George Stovey, and William Clarence Matthews. History provided by the Friends of UVM Baseball.
Erected 2011 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 44° 29.347′ N, 73° 12.153′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is in Old North End. Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Avenue (U.S. 2) and Intervale Road, on the right when traveling west on Riverside Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
