Biggest Moments In Vet Stadium History
Oct. 2, 1967
Ground-breaking ceremonies take place for Veterans Stadium in South Philly.
Apr. 10, 1971
The Vet opens at a cost in excess of $50 million. The Phils beat the Expos in the first game ever at the stadium 4-1.
June 25, 1971
Willie Stargell of the Pirates hits the farthest home run at the Vet, into the 600 section in right field.
Aug. 26, 1971
The first Eagles game at the Vet takes place when they beat the Buffalo Bills in a preseason encounter, 34-28.
April 12, 1973
Kiteman finally delivers the Opening Day baseball safely at the Vet after crashing in his first two failed attempts.
Sept. 23, 1974
On Monday Night Football, Philadelphia upsets Dallas 13-10 after Joe Lavender's 96 yard fumble return for a touchdown.
July 7, 1976
In the first All-star game at the Vet, five Phillies lead the National League to a 7-1 victory.
Oct. 8, 1977
In a steady rain, the Phils lose the National League championship to the Dodgers in a controversial game.
Dec. 23, 1979
Eagles beat the Bears, 27-17, for their first playoff win at Vet Stadium.
Oct. 21, 1980
Phils win their only World Series championship as Tug McGraw saves the day in game 6 against the Royals.
Jan. 11, 1981
Eagles beat Cowboys, 20-7, at the Vet to advance to the Super Bowl, where they lose to Oakland.
April 29, 1981
Steve Carlton strikes out his 3,000th batter in a game against the Expos at the Vet.
Oct. 8, 1983
The Phils beat the Dodgers at the Vet to advance to the World Series. The Orioles later beat the Phillies in five games.
July 3, 1984
The biggest regular-season baseball crowd in Veterans Stadium history--63,816--watches the Phillies take on the Reds.
Aug. 14-15, 1985
Bruce Springsteen sells out the Vet on his "Born In The U.S.A." tour.
Oct. 10, 1988
Randall Cunningham makes spectacular escape from Giants linebacker Carl Banks in Eagles win on Monday Night Football.
May 2, 1989
Mike Schmidt hits the 548th and final homer of his career at the Vet against the Astros.
Aug. 31, 1989
Rolling Stones stop for two nights during world tour at the Vet.
Dec. 31, 1989
Eagles upset by Rams in first NFL playoff game at Vet since 1981.
May 26, 1990
Nearly 57,000 fans pack the Vet to see Mike Schmidt's number retired.
July 15, 1990
Paul McCartney plays at soldout Veterans Stadium.
Aug. 15, 1990
The Phillies' Terry Mulholland pitches the first no-hitter in Veterans Stadium history.
Dec. 10, 1989
Eagles beats Cowboys, 20-10, in a game where fans, including Ed Rendell, threw snowballs at 'Boys coach Jimmy Johnson.
Nov. 12, 1990
Eagles knock out two Redskins quaterbacks in the infamous "bodybag" game at the Vet on Monday night.
Jan. 5, 1991
Redskins beat Eagles, 20-6, in NFL playoff game at the Vet.
Oct. 13, 1993
The Phillies beat Greg Maddux and the Atlanta Braves, 6-3, to reach their 5th World Series. The Phils lose to Toronto in 6 games in the Fall Classic.
Dec. 10, 1995
Eagles beat Cowboys 20-17 after stopping Dallas twice on 4th and 1 late in game.
Dec. 30, 1995
Eagles trounce Lions, 58-37, in wild playoff game at the Vet.
July 9, 1996
In the second All-Star game at the Vet, Norristown native Mike Piazza leads the National League to a 6-0 win.
Nov. 1997
During a 24-12 loss to the 49ers, fan shoots flare gun into empty seats at the Vet. Later, a courtroom is set up in the stadium to deal with rowdy fans.
Dec. 5, 1998
Nine fans are injured when a railing collapses during the Army-Navy game at Veterans Stadium.
Dec. 31, 2000
Eagles beat Tampa Bay, 21-3, at Vet in playoff game after a snowstorm.
Aug. 14, 2001
Problems with artificial turf at the Vet force cancellation of Eagles-Raves preseason game.
Jan. 12, 2002
Eagles beat Tampa Bay, 31-9, at Vet for second straight playoff win against the Bucs.
Sept. 18, 2002
Rolling Stones make last of six tour appearances at Vets Stadium.
Jan. 19, 2003
The Eagles play their last game at the Vet, losing the NFC title game to Tampa Bay.
April 27, 2003
The Phillies' Kevin Millwood throws a 1-0 no-hitter against the Giants at the Vet.
Sept. 27, 2003
The Phillies lose to the Braves in the final game at Vets Stadium. Tug McGraw recreates the final pitch of the '80 World Series in a closing ceremony.