With Fenway Park prepared to celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Friday when the Red Sox take on the Yankees, here are 100 interesting facts about the oldest ballpark in the United States. 1. On Opening Day in 1912, Fenway Park's original capacity was 35,000. 2. Fenway was designed by architect James McLaughlin. 3. Construction began in September 1911 on a landfill for $650,000. 4. The Red Sox won their first game at Fenway Park on April 20, 1912, defeating the New York Highlanders 7-6 in 11 innings 5. The first All-Star Game was played at Fenway Park in 1946.
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