Perry Park (Iowa)

40.41°N 91.38°W / 40.41; -91.38 Perry Park was the home field for the Keokuk Westerns of the National Association during the 1875 season, so it is considered a major league ballpark by those who count the NA as a major league.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The Westerns played their first game against the Chicago White Stockings on May 4, 1875, at Perry Park, which was located in a field beyond Rand Park.[5][6] They played their last game on June 14, 1875, against the New York Mutuals also at Perry Park.[5]

References
  1. "Perry Park". retrosheet.org. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  2. Stein, Jeff (May 4, 2017). "Iowa Almanac for Thursday, May 4, 2017: "Batter Up"". Iowa Almanac. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  3. Flinn, Jessica (May 4, 2017). "Iowa Almanac - Professional Baseball in Keokuk". KCWI Live. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  4. "1875 Keokuk Westerns Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  5. "1875 Keokuk Westerns Schedule and Scores". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  6. "The History of Keokuk Baseball Web Site". keokuk.net. Retrieved May 4, 2017.


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