Perry Park (Iowa) Explained

40.41°N -91.38°WPerry Park was the home field for the Keokuk Westerns of the National Association during the 1875 season, so it is considered a major league ballpark by those who count the NA as a major league.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The Westerns played their first game against the Chicago White Stockings on May 4, 1875, at Perry Park, which was located in a field beyond Rand Park.[5] [6] They played their last game on June 14, 1875, against the New York Mutuals also at Perry Park.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Perry Park . . May 4, 2017.
  2. News: Stein . Jeff . Iowa Almanac for Thursday, May 4, 2017: "Batter Up" . Iowa Almanac . May 4, 2017 . May 4, 2017.
  3. News: Flinn . Jessica . Iowa Almanac - Professional Baseball in Keokuk . . May 4, 2017 . May 4, 2017.
  4. Web site: 1875 Keokuk Westerns Statistics . . May 4, 2017.
  5. Web site: 1875 Keokuk Westerns Schedule and Scores . Baseball Reference . May 4, 2017.
  6. Web site: The History of Keokuk Baseball Web Site . keokuk.net . May 4, 2017.

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