Play Ball! Shibe Park and Beyond --Philadelphia Baseball History

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ryerss Museum & Library | Philadelphia, PA

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Join us Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 pm for a multimedia presentation by Rick Spector about Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium, The As & The Phillies
About this Event

Are you a Philadelphia Baseball Fan? Are you old enough to remember attending baseball games right in North Philly? Come reminisce or learn about Philadlephia baseball's old stadium, teams and the neighborhood where baseball history lived in our city. Following this multimedia presentation by Rick Spector, there will be time to share personal memories and ask questions.

Please email us to register to attend: [email protected]

A $5 donation per attendee is suggested.

Held in the 2nd Floor Gallery of Ryerss Museum and Library. Handicap entrance at back of building. Ring bell to be buzzed in. Continue down hallway to the elevator. Take elevator to the 2nd floor.


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Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Avenue, Burholme Park, Philadelphia, United States

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