Franklin Park
Location: Adrian, MINorth side of E. Maumee Street, just east of Wabash RR crossing.
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): No fence 1913-1914, fences were blown down in 1913 windstorm
Home plate was probably on the SE corner of the site. The Lamb Fence Factory was west of the ballpark, and employees would follow the action with a telescope. Their view was obstructed by the construction of a scoreboard in LF. The Detroit Tigers played a 1923 exhibition game to an overflow crowd. The catcher faced NNWe north. As of 1992, the Ace Drill Company occupied the site.
Used by: Adrian Yeggs, Adrian Lions, Adrian Champs, Adrian Tots
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Franklin Park:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Adrian Tots | Southern Michigan Association | 53 | 94 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1913 | Adrian Champs | Southern Michigan Association | 68 | 55 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1912 | Adrian Lions | Southern Michigan Association | 78 | 47 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1911 | Adrian Yeggs | Southern Michigan Association | 65 | 76 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1910 | Adrian Yeggs | Southern Michigan Association | 83 | 56 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1909 | Adrian Yeggs | Southern Michigan Association | 52 | 73 | 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.
