1887 Philadelphia Quakers season

The Philadelphia Quakers team, also known as "the Phillies," opened its 1887 season by playing a home game in its new ballpark on Saturday, April 30 against the New York Giants.

The park was to have opened on April 4, 1887 for the City Series game against the Athletics but inclement weather delayed final construction.

[4] The Phillies played their first game in the new ballpark on Saturday, April 30, 1887, the home opener against the New York Giants.

Philadelphia's Mayor Edwin Henry Fitler attended along with the city's political and business leadership, and many baseball leaders.

Infielders Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.