Veterans Stadium

The Unassuming Foundation The Materials and Construction The Veterans Stadium home plate was deceptively simple in its construction. Typically crafted from hard rubber, it formed a pentagonal shape that was…

A Philadelphia Icon: Setting the Scene From the roar of a sold-out crowd to the crack of the bat echoing through the cavernous space, Veterans Stadium—"The Vet"—stood as a monument…

A Home of Contradictions: The Veterans Stadium's Beginnings History Constructed during a period of architectural evolution and urban development, Veterans Stadium rose from the ground in the early seventies. Its…

The Roots of Remembrance The Genesis The genesis of Veterans Memorial Stadium is intertwined with the spirit of honoring those who fought for freedom. The stadium’s construction was fueled by…