Monroe Park
Location: Mobile, ALMadea Street next to the RR tracks, near the Mobile Bay.
Capacity: 7,000 est
A large grandstand, rebuilt after a September 2, 1919 fire, flanked by bleachers extending down both foul lines provided extensive seating. The catcher apparently faced north. Trolley car shops bordered on RCF. Just beyond the trolley car barn recreational facilities, including rides and a dance pavilion. The ball field was within the park, which still exists today.
Used by: Mobile Bears, Mobile Marines/Knoxville Smokies
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Monroe Park:
Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
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1931 | Mobile Marines/Knoxville Smokies | Southern Association | 57 | 94 | 79,773 | 1,057 | Roster | Stats |
1930 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 40 | 112 | 58,478 | 769 | Roster | Stats |
1929 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 57 | 95 | 74,405 | 979 | Roster | Stats |
1928 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 74 | 76 | 85,892 | 1,145 | Roster | Stats |
1927 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 67 | 87 | 75,489 | 980 | Roster | Stats |
1926 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 56 | 96 | 78,749 | 1,036 | Roster | Stats |
1925 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 73 | 78 | 96,981 | 1,285 | Roster | Stats |
1924 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 68 | 84 | 76,168 | 1,002 | Roster | Stats |
1923 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 88 | 66 | 123,619 | 1,605 | Roster | Stats |
1922 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 97 | 55 | 125,976 | 1,658 | Roster | Stats |
1921 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 58 | 94 | 62,356 | 820 | Roster | Stats |
1920 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 68 | 86 | 83,661 | 1,087 | Roster | Stats |
1919 | Mobile Bears | Southern League | 67 | 69 | 70,502 | 1,037 | Roster | Stats |
1918 | Mobile Bears | Southern League | 35 | 32 | 29,838 | 891 | 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.