Other Stadiums
Dodger Stadium opened its doors on April 10, 1962. Walter O’Malley’s “dream stadium” was widely accepted and became a hit with the fans from the beginning. For more than 55 years, Dodger Stadium has become an international destination for tourists from around the world. Through the years, Dodger Stadium has been praised for its uniqueness, striking architectural design and beauty. Its classic lines and setting has provided a timeless look and elegance. Dodger Stadium was only the second privately-financed baseball stadium built in the 20th Century and the first since Yankee Stadium in 1923. Besides showing Dodger Stadium, listed below are the ballparks built just prior to, and just following its opening. Many of these facilities are no longer in use:
BALLPARKS BUILT PRIOR TO AND AFTER DODGER STADIUM
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1953 — 2000 MILWAUKEE COUNTY STADIUM, Milwaukee Braves (1953-65), Brewers (1970-2000)
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1954 — 1991 MEMORIAL STADIUM, Baltimore, Baltimore Orioles
Copyright © Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc. 1955 — 1972 MUNICIPAL STADIUM,* Kansas City, Kansas City Athletics (1955-67), Royals (1969-72)
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1960 — 1999 CANDLESTICK PARK, San Francisco, San Francisco Giants
Copyright © Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc. 1961 — 1981 METROPOLITAN STADIUM, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twins
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1962 — DODGER STADIUM, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Dodgers
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1964 — SHEA STADIUM, New York, New York Mets
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1965 — 1999 ASTRODOME, Houston, Houston Astros
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1966 — EDISON FIELD (ANAHEIM STADIUM), Anaheim, California/Anaheim Angels
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1966 — 2005 BUSCH STADIUM, St. Louis, St. Louis Cardinals
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1966 — 1996 ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY STADIUM, Atlanta Braves
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1968 — OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUNTY COLISEUM, Oakland A’s
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1969 — 2003 QUALCOMM STADIUM (SAN DIEGO STADIUM; JACK MURPHY STADIUM), San Diego Padres
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1970 — 2002 RIVERFRONT STADIUM, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Reds
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1970 — 2000 THREE RIVERS STADIUM, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates
Barry Howe Photography Copyright © 1992 1971 — 2003 VETERANS STADIUM, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Phillies
*Major Renovation of Muehlebach Field (built in 1923) included adding a second deck