Steer Park

Also Known As: Joe Gardner Park 1915-1916; Submarine Park 1917-1918; Marine Park 1919-1922
Location: 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:

YearTeamLeagueWLAttendAvg.
1924Dallas SteersTexas League7579182,3462,368RosterStats
1923Dallas SteersTexas League7870194,2822,625RosterStats
1922Dallas Marines/GiantsTexas League8274148,1621,900RosterStats
1921Dallas MarinesTexas League8178RosterStats
1920Dallas MarinesTexas League6385RosterStats
1919Dallas MarinesTexas League7475RosterStats
1918Dallas SubmarinesTexas League5137RosterStats
1917Dallas SubmarinesTexas League9664RosterStats
1916Dallas GiantsTexas League6183RosterStats
1915Dallas GiantsTexas League7375RosterStats



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.



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