History of professional baseball in Allentown, Pennsylvania
The history of professional baseball in Allentown, Pennsylvania dates back to the late 19th century, starting with the formation of the Allentown Dukes in 1884 and continuing through the present with its hosting of the Allentown-based Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Triple-A Minor League affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball, which plays at Coca-Cola Park on the city's East Side.