Field work

A groundskeeper at Philadelphia’s old Shibe Park manicures the field 74 years ago today ahead of the home openers for the Athletics, who start the 1952 season at home on April 16, and the Phillies, who follow two days later with their home opener.

The teams share the stadium in North Philly from the middle of the 1938 season through 1954, after which the A’s move to Kansas City on their way, eventually, to Oakland and, now, West Sacramento.

The Phillies stay at the ballpark, eventually renamed Connie Mack Stadium, through the 1970 season before moving to Veterans Stadium in South Philly

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