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

Veterans Stadium

Photographed by Kevin W., March 27, 2015

1. Veterans Stadium Marker

Inscription. A multi-purpose stadium opened here in 1971 and served as home to Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles, 1971-2003. The stadium was the site of three World Series in 1980, 1983, and 1993; two Major League Baseball All-Star games in 1976 and 1996; two National Football Conference Championship games in 1981 and 2003; and 17 Army-Navy football games. "The Vet" had a seating capacity of over 65,000; razed in 2004.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museums Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1763.

Location. 39° 54.319′ N, 75° 10.283′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is on Pattison Avenue 0.1 miles east of South Broad 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Stadium (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Stadium (about 300 feet away); "Smokin' Joe" Frazier (about 700 feet away); Connie Mack (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Philadelphia Catholic League Football Playoffs (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Other markers no longer nearby. Hundreds of youth from the area… (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Following the last out of the 2003 season… (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles… (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Joe Brown (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Joe Brown (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003.

Photographed by Kevin W., March 27, 2015

2. Veterans Stadium Marker

(was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Philadelphia Stars (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Army/Navy College Football Classic (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Philadelphia Catholic League Football Playoffs (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Veterans Stadium. (Submitted on November 23, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,255 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.