Bennett Park
Location: Detroit, MIMichigan & Trumbull.
Capacity: 8,500 (smallest in the big leagues)
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): 330-480-440
Bennett Park was named for Charlie Bennett, the catcher for Detroit's 1887 National League champions. The site was the same as used for Navin Field and Tiger Stadium. This park was torn down in October 1911.
Used by: Detroit Tigers
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Bennett Park:
Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
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1900 | Detroit Tigers | American League | 71 | 67 | 146,000 | 2,116 | Roster | Stats |
1899 | Detroit Tigers | Western League | 64 | 60 | Roster | Stats | ||
1898 | Detroit Tigers | Western League | 50 | 87 | 85,000 | 1,241 | Roster | Stats |
1897 | Detroit Tigers | Western League | 70 | 66 | 110,000 | 1,618 | Roster | Stats |
1896 | Detroit Tigers | Western League | 80 | 58 | 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.