League Park
Also Known As: League Field; Clayton's ShowgroundLocation: Hannibal, MO
Lyon & Glascock Streets.
Capacity: 3,347 (opening day 1909)
Built in 1871 for baseball, the hometown stadium of Hall of Fame 1B Jake Beckley was the site of several big league exhibition games, including the Reds and Cardinals. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show visited in 1914.
Used by: Hannibal Cannibals
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at League Park:
Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
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1909 | Hannibal Cannibals | Central Association | 83 | 53 | 30,130 | 443 | Roster | Stats |
1908 | Hannibal Cannibals | Illinois-Missouri League | 68 | 49 | Roster | Stats |
Attendance listed indicates the total home attendance for the team even if it played in multiple home ballparks or additional cities in the same year.
Average attendance is based on half the team's total games being played at home.