Athletic Park
Location: Minneapolis, MN6th Street N. & 1st Avenue N.
Capacity: 4,500 est
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): It was known as a bandbox
Perry Werden hit 42 and 45 home runs over the short fences. His teams averaged more than 10 runs/game, but finished no better than fourth each year. Butler Square occupies the site, today. Minneapolis' first, and only, big league game was played October 2, 1891, until the Twins came in 1961. The Millers were evicted May 23, 1896 from their park.
Used by: Minneapolis Millers
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Athletic Park:
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | Minneapolis Millers | Western League | 89 | 47 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1895 | Minneapolis Millers | Western League | 64 | 59 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1894 | Minneapolis Millers | Western League | 63 | 62 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1892 | Minneapolis Millers | Western League | 21 | 25 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1891 | Minneapolis Millers | Western Association | 52 | 47 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1890 | Minneapolis Millers | Western Association | 80 | 43 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1889 | Minneapolis Millers | Western Association | 66 | 55 | 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.
