Tag: Griffith Stadium
Best Aerial Photo of Griffith Stadium in 1925
We've looked for a high resolution image of Griffith Stadium for quite some time. We finally dug one up at the National Archives. Check...
What Does a World Series Look Like in D.C.?
The chances of us finding out this year are incredibly small. But, just to show you what it once looked like, take a look...
Rare 1956 Color Photos Inside Griffith Stadium
These are so cool. We found them on Twitter by one of our favorite tweeters, @MLBcathedrals. These photos are from 1956 during the Major...
Nationals Ballpark Destroyed by Fire Three Weeks Before Opening Day
GoDCer Rych sent in a couple great photos which piqued our interest in the fire that destroyed our old ballpark. No, not Griffith Stadium...
The Time Walter Johnson Pitched 18 Innings in One Game!
Walter Johnson is one of the greatest pitchers of all time, and on May 15, 1918, he delivered a performance that stood out from...
Senators Demolish the Yankees in 1925 Home Opener at Griffith Stadium
We found this great composite of photos summarizing the opening game for the Washington Senators against the New York Yankees at Griffith Stadium, on...
Detailed Aerial Photo of Griffith Stadium and Neighborhood
Now this is a terrific photo of Griffith Stadium, taken from the air. We posted a smaller version of this yesterday but we wanted...
Where Was Griffith Stadium?
This is cool. I've had a few questions over the years about Griffith Stadium, and specifically, where it stood. We dug up...
Ghostly Image of Fans Waiting for 1924 Washington Senators
I love these old crowd shots. You can pick out some fascinating faces and some ghostly ones.
This photograph is from October 10th, 1924 and...
Rowdy Rock ‘n’ Roll: Fats Domino Banned From Griffith Stadium
Beer wasn't the only thing banned from Griffith Stadium. Rock 'n' roll music was not allowed either. The Washington Post wrote about Fats Domino...
WTF? Scantily Clad Women Dancing on the Field at Senators Game
I'm not sure how to explain this one ... it's just bizarre. Thanks to Vanished Americana for this gem.
That's our good buddy and Columbia Heights resident, Nick...
A Cautionary Tale: the 1945 Senators
This is a guest post by GoDCer Marty from Chevy Chase, MD. Much like the rest of us, he is nervously excited and cautiously...
Griffith Stadium Beer Garden Opens
Prohibition lasted at Griffith Stadium well past the official repeal. You may not know this, but unfortunately for Senators fans, owner Clark Griffith was...
Homestead Grays: Gone But Not Forgotten
This is awesome, with a few appearances from former Mayor Anthony Williams (nice bow tie dude!). If you're a baseball fan and a history...
