Roberto Clemente by Osvaldo SalasNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Swing, batter batter! America's national sport, baseball, rightfully takes place inside some of the world's most iconic venues, from Fenway Park to the Yankees Stadium. Scroll, click, and drag to explore some historic arenas in Street View...
Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston Red Sox have played at Fenway Park since 1912, making it the oldest active ballpark in the MLB. This small park has been renovated many times over the years, resulting in some unusual features such as 'The Triangle', Pesky's Pole, and the 'Green Monster' in left field.
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
Wrigley Field opened soon after, in 1914, as Weeghman Park. It took its current name from the Chewing Gum magnate William Wrigley Jr, and owner of the Chicago Cubs, in 1927. It's unusual shape led to its nickname 'The Friendly Confines', popularised by 'Mr. Cub', Ernie Banks.
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Though it's only 58 years old, Dodger Stadium is the oldest MLB ballpark west of the Mississippi, and marks the historic movement in the 1950s-60s of the traditionally east-coast Major League Baseball franchises to the southern and western states.
Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
Located in South Beach, Oracle Park, formerly the AT&T Park, serves as the home of the San Francisco Giants. Oracle Park has a reputation of being a pitcher's park and the most pitcher-friendly ballpark in the National League, because the depth of the outfield limits home runs.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
It's become a tradition at Baltimore Orioles games for fans to yell out the "Oh" in the line "Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave" in the national anthem, emphasising the "O" of Oriele, and their broad, blue-collar Baltimore accent.
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sure, you can watch the game, but if you go to Philadelphia's Citizen Bank Park, you better make sure you try the food: cheesesteaks, hoagies, soft pretzels, Yards and Yuengling beer, and a sandwich known as The Schmitter from Harry The K's Bar and Grille.
Yankee Stadium
In 2009, the old Yankee Stadium was replaced by this, one block north of its original site. The new stadium was designed to resemble their old historic park, only with better amenities and more seating. The ground even holds a museum of Yankee sporting history.
Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
Coors Field has earned a reputation as a hitter's park, due to the effect of Denver's high elevation and semi-arid climate on the distances of batted balls. To combat this, the outfield was extended and they even tried storing baseballs in humidors.
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
The stadium hosted the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 14, 2009. President Barack Obama threw out the ceremonial first pitch wearing a Chicago White Sox jacket, and the American League went on to defeat the National League, 4-3.
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
'The K' is often held up as one of the best examples of a modernist 'googie' style, purpose-built baseball park. Beginning with the 2007 season, the Kansas City Royals had a red seat placed in the stadium amongst the all-blue seats behind home plate to honor Buck O'Neil.
Baseball World Series (1955-09-28) by Ralph MorseLIFE Photo Collection
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