History
The stadium opened in 1923 at Frankford and Devereaux avenues in Northeast Philadelphia for the Frankford Yellow Jackets, who joined the NFL in 1924 and played there through 1930. A fire on July 27, 1931 caused major damage; the team played the rest of its home games at Baker Bowl and Municipal Stadium and folded during the 1931 season.
The Franklin Legion Athletic Association bought the site in 1933 and demolished the structure to build Franklin Legion Athletic Field.
Why it matters: Home field of the NFL's Frankford Yellow Jackets from 1924 to 1930.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Demolished |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
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Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Teams & events
| Frankford Yellow Jackets | NFL · 1923 |
|---|---|
| Frankford Yellow Jackets | NFL · 1924–1930 |
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Venue facts
| Other names | Yellow Trojan Field (1933); Frankford Stadium; Yellow Jacket Field |
|---|---|
| Location | Frankford Ave. & Devereaux Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Venue type | Stadium |
| Sports | Football |
| Level | NFL |
| Opened | 1923[1] |
| Last used for sports | July 27, 1931[1] |
| Physical status | Demolished |
| Closure | Fire damage (1931). |
Sources
- Frankford Stadium, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: address, closed, coordinates, events, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia's infobox lists the July 27, 1931 fire as the demolition date, but the text says the structure was demolished after the 1933 sale.
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