The ground was the location of the first National League game on April
22, 1876 between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston
baseball club. Boston won the game 6-5.
Bank One Ballpark
in Phoenix was not the first to have a swimming pool just over the
outfield fence. There was one just beyond the right field fence at the
Jefferson Street Ground. The Diamondbacks rent it out at a reported $4K
per game. It is unknown if the Athletics received additional revenue
streams from the pool.
The ground is currently the site of the Daniel Boone Public School.
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EAKINS
Philadelphia-based artist Thomas Eakins painted 'Baseball Players Practicing' in 1875. It presumably depicts the Jefferson Street Grounds.
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