World Series Weirdness in Philadelphia as Yankees Battle Phillies

As the 2009 World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies heads to the City of Brotherly Love this weekend, it's already the second time the brand-new Citizens Bank Park has hosted the Fall Classic.

But did you realize that this is actually the city's FOURTH ballpark to host World Series games? The others:

• The Baker Bowl, which stood at Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue (1887-1950)
• Shibe Park, which stood at 21st St. and Lehigh Avenue (1909-1976)
• Veterans Stadium, which stood at Broad St. and Pattison Avenue (1971-2004)

Is it just me, or do old stadiums always seem to last longer than "new" ones? Anyway, for more on these forgotten ballparks and historic baseball sites in every state, take a look at Chris Epting's book, "Roadside Baseball."

It's a great road-trip planner, whether you're headed to a World Series game or making the trek across the country for spring training.

Other World Series Notes

• Take a look at some images you definitely won't find on baseball cards in the World Series edition of the Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame.
• And if you think you're a die-hard fan, take a look at this woman. Police say she offered sex for World Series tickets... and now she's in the Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame. How far would you go? Tell me in the comments.

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