Description: "Way Back When" Series Postcard1933 World Series at Griffith Stadium, Washington Senators vs. New York Giants, Washington D.C.Way Back When ... Washington fans witnessed their last World Series. The Senators opposed the New York Giants at Griffith Stadium in 1933 The 1933 World Series was the championship series of the 1933 Major League Baseball season. A best-of-seven playoff, it was played between the National League (NL) pennant winner New York Giants and the American League (AL) pennant winner Washington Senators. The Giants defeated the Senators in five games for their first championship since 1922 and their fourth overall. Key to the Giants' World Series triumph was the pitching of aces "King" Carl Hubbell and "Prince" Hal Schumacher. Washington Senators (MLB) (1911–1960)Griffith Stadium stood in Washington, D.C., from 1911 to 1965, between Georgia Avenue and 5th Street (left field), and between W Street and Florida Avenue NW.An earlier wooden baseball park had been built on the same site in 1891, called Boundary Field, or National Park after its occupant's nickname. This was destroyed by a fire in 1911 and replaced by a steel and concrete structure, also at first called National Park and then American League Park; it was renamed for Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith in 1923. The stadium was home to the American League Senators from 1911 through 1960, and to an expansion team of the same name for their first season in 1961.The venue hosted the All-Star Game in 1937 and 1956, as well as World Series games in 1924, 1925, and 1933. It served as home for the Negro league Homestead Grays during the 1940s and as such hosted both the 1943 and 1944 Negro World Series. It was also home to the Washington Redskins of the National Football League for 24 seasons, from the time they transferred from Boston in 1937 through the 1960 season.The ballpark was demolished in 1965 and Howard University Hospital now occupies the site. FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the United States. Shipping Worldwide is $1.65 for up to five (5) postcards. "I strive to deliver 5-star customer service" PLEASE view pictures of this item in upper left for condition and for any flaws or concerns that may exist. Please contact me before you bid if you have any questions. This wonderful postcard is a great addition to any collection. Postcard measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. PLEASE read carefully the description, conditions, and cost BEFORE you bid. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you for your interest. Your bid is an acceptance of the above terms and conditions. Good Luck and Thank You for your interest.
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Location: Dayton, Ohio
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Stadium: Griffith Stadium
Occasion: 1933 World Series at Griffith Stadium
Postcard Measurement: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Subject: Stadium
Type: Number 828091
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Theme: Sports
Region: Washington, D.C.
Features: Fans witnessed their last World Series
Featured Refinements: Home of the Washington Senators (MLB) (1911–1960)
Postcard Theme: Major League Baseball Stadium
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
Location: W Street and Florida Avenue NW
