Exposition Park

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Exposition Park was the home of the National League's Pittsburgh Pirates from 1891 to 1908 and the Federal League's Pittsburgh Rebels in 1914 and 1915.

It is famous for a flood in 1902 due to its bordering of the Allegheny River; on that July 4, the water was a foot deep in the outfield and reached within 20 feet of second base.

Used as a site in the first World Series in 1903, just missing out on hosting the first Series game ever.

The size of the park is unknown but it was a place where homers went to die - no ball ever went over the left or center field fences, and just 11 homers were hit over the right field wall.

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