History:
Veterans Stadium is a multi-purpose facility that plays home to the Phillies and the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. This is the largest National League ballpark with a maximum capacity of 62,418. After opening in 1971, the fences were raised from 6-feet to 12-feet because of an excessive amount of ground-rule doubles. The Phillies are currently discussing building a new facility and hope to finalize an agreement with the city during 2000.

Veterans Stadium Firsts:
Game - April 10, 1971
Batter - Boots Day
Hit - Larry Bowa
Run - Ron Hunt
Home run - Don Money
RBI - Bob Bailey
Stolen base - Ron Hunt
Victory - Jim Bunning
Save - Joe Hoerner
Walk - Jim Bunning
Strikeout - Jim Bunning

2001 Attendance:
Home Games: 78
Total Attendance: 1,782,054
Percent Capacity: 36.6%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 28th
Per-Game Average: 22,846
Rank (by Average): 24th

2002 Attendance:
Home Games: 79
Total Attendance: 1,618,467
Percent Capacity: 32.8%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 27th
Per-Game Average: 20,486
Rank (by Average): 24th