Before the Phillies had even officially moved over to their new field the Vet was being demolished. On March 21, 2004 it was brought down in 62 seconds after 32 years of being one of the great sights in the city.
Simply so, when did the Phillies play at Veterans Stadium?
April 10, 1971
Similarly, how long did the Phillies play in Veterans Stadium? Established in 1883, the Phillies played at Connie Mack Stadium from 1938 until 1970. In 1952 a $7 million multipurpose stadium was proposed to be built for both the Phillies and Eagles. It took over 19 years for a new stadium to be construction.
Moreover, when was the last Phillies game at Veterans Stadium?
The final game ever played at the stadium was the afternoon of September 28, 2003, a 5–2 Phillies loss to the Atlanta Braves.
When did the vet close in Philly?
Veterans Stadium
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Built | 1967–1971 |
| Opened | April 10, 1971 |
| Closed | September 28, 2003 |
| Demolished | March 21, 2004 |
