Steer Park
Also Known As: Joe Gardner Park 1915-1916; Submarine Park 1917-1918; Marine Park 1919-1922Location: Dallas, TX
N. Jefferson Avenue, Comal (1B) & E. Colorado (LF), in the Oak Cliff section.
Capacity: 7,500
The grandstand extended to the LF fence, and nearly to the RF fence; small bleacher areas flanked the grandstand on both sides. The catcher faced SW. Stadium was hit by a tornado in spring 1922, then burned to the ground July 19, 1924 after a game. It was rebuilt across the street. Losses totaled $40,000 ballpark and $20,000 contents. Post-fire games were played in the local Negro League park.
Used by: Dallas Giants, Dallas Submarines, Dallas Marines, Dallas Marines/Giants, Dallas Steers
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Steer Park:
Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
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1924 | Dallas Steers | Texas League | 75 | 79 | 182,346 | 2,368 | Roster | Stats |
1923 | Dallas Steers | Texas League | 78 | 70 | 194,282 | 2,625 | Roster | Stats |
1922 | Dallas Marines/Giants | Texas League | 82 | 74 | 148,162 | 1,900 | Roster | Stats |
1921 | Dallas Marines | Texas League | 81 | 78 | Roster | Stats | ||
1920 | Dallas Marines | Texas League | 63 | 85 | Roster | Stats | ||
1919 | Dallas Marines | Texas League | 74 | 75 | Roster | Stats | ||
1918 | Dallas Submarines | Texas League | 51 | 37 | Roster | Stats | ||
1917 | Dallas Submarines | Texas League | 96 | 64 | Roster | Stats | ||
1916 | Dallas Giants | Texas League | 61 | 83 | Roster | Stats | ||
1915 | Dallas Giants | Texas League | 73 | 75 | 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.