What 1912 stadium is this?

[BOB52]

horzverti ~

I've looked at about a zillion outfield fences, but haven't found the right one yet. At least not one from 1912 that advertises Wayne Knit Hoisery. Its possible they changed the signs from year to year, which, if they did, will make it tough to find the right one. However, a couple of things I learned during my search was to pay close attention to the fences that didn't have spectator seating and those with no city skyline in the background. I've already eliminated a couple of them, which I will mention later after I have fully confirmed them. The one in your photo appears to be maybe ten-foot high, so that should help narrow it down as well. But it's hard to say what all was done to those fences over the years. I suspect there is a good chance its one of the fences in an American League park ... but which one is the $64.00 question?

I'll keep looking. Its fun.

BOB52

[BOB52]

Based on my (non scientific) photo search, I have eliminated all of the 1912 American League ball parks except two, which are ...

1. The Washington Senators Griffith Stadium.
2. The Cleveland Naps League Park.

Research to continue.

BOB52

[BOB52]

Griffith Stadium ... (Possible if the wall in horzverti's photo is 30 feet tall).

The right field fence angled away from the infield sharply which, in addition to a 30-foot fence (to block the view from surrounding buildings) about 8 feet inside the lower, outer wall, meant that relatively few home runs were hit at the stadium.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by BOB52

Griffith Stadium ... (Possible if the wall in horzverti's photo is 30 feet tall).

The right field fence angled away from the infield sharply which, in addition to a 30-foot fence (to block the view from surrounding buildings) about 8 feet inside the lower, outer wall, meant that relatively few home runs were hit at the stadium.

Another view of right field wall at Griffith Stadium. Don't think it is Washington

[BOB52]

horzverti's photo ...

[BOB52]

League Park - Cleveland ? ? ?

[BOB52]

League Park Cleveland, Ohio - Home of the Naps

[BOB52]

horzverti ~

Are you 100% certain about the 1912 date? I eliminated the other 1912 American League parks primarily because all of the pictures I could find either showed grandstands or city skylines behind the outfield walls.

Thanks.

BOB52