Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

1. The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. Marker

Inscription. The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. They reached the post-season seven times and won three National League pennants (1980, 1983, 1993). The Phillies' greatest moment was winning the World Series over the Kansas City Royals, October 21, 1980, before 65,838 delirious fans at the Vet. Twice, the Phillies hosted the All-Star Game, 1976 and 1996, with the National League winning both games.

Erected 2005 by The Philadelphia Phillies.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1980.

Location. 39° 54.312′ N, 75° 10.218′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Marker is on Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1399 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Brown (here, next to this marker); Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Stadium (about 300 feet away); "Smokin' Joe" Frazier (about 400 feet away); Following the last out of the 2003 season… (about 500 feet away); Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles…

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Joe Brown (about 500 feet away); Connie Mack (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Veterans Stadium Sculptures Markers at Tackle (1974) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., March 27, 2015

2. Veterans Stadium Sculptures Markers at Tackle (1974)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

3. The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.