Western League Park

Also Known As: Holcomb Park
Location: Des Moines, IA
4th Street & Grand Avenue.
Capacity: 12,000 for first night game (1930)
League Park was the site of the first night game to be played under permanent light standards, May 2, 1930. It was the second in minor league history. Owner Lee Keyser attempted to attract national attention to Des Moines. He invited Baseball Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis and a host of baseball dignitaries including Branch Rickey of the Cincinnati Reds. NBC agreed to broadcast the game nationally, but because of previous programming commitments, the broadcast could not start until 10:30 p.m. Eastern time. Keyser pushed back the game start to accommodate NBC, allowing the network to broadcast the final five innings, until 1 a.m.
Used by: Des Moines Boosters, Des Moines Demons

Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Western League Park:

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.