Opening day in Cincinnatti's Palace of the Fans, 1905.
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Opening day in Cincinnatti's Palace of the Fans, 1905.
The Polo Grounds in 1910.
Not in the majors, but I could see a minor-league team doing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ohms_law
eh... maybe. Even at the minor league level though, people just expect some level of "professional" comfort. I live in Portland now, and I lived in Norfolk before this, and both stadiums (while decidedly smaller than an MLB stadium) live up to MLB stadium expectations.
...Maybe in A ball or something, but that's a completely different class of "pro" sports. Semi-Pro would really be a better description.
Some images I used for my generic pics have grassy knoll seating in the background, I think where outfield bleachers would normally be.
Yeah, but there are some pretty unusual if not unique things to be found in minor league parks. I remember an interesting article in a Sporting News preseason preview issue a few years ago that covered unusual stadiums (and also unusual promotions) in minor league parks. I don't specifically remember any mention of using a hillside as seating, but I do recall that there was one park where there was an elevated area where you could park and watch the game from your car.Quote:
Originally Posted by ohms_law
Amateur game in Silver Lake, OH, 1905.
Rushing the field after the final game of the 1906 World Series.
Wrigley Field, 1929.
Washington Park in Los Angeles, 1911.
Thumbs up on that Wrigley pic, even though it's about five feet wide. :D
Notice how EVERYONE there is wearing white? Course it is a black and white pic...
Fenway Park, third game of the 1914 World Series.
Bennett Park, third game of the 1909 World Series.
I take back what I said about grass field seating, partially at least. Raley Field:
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Of course, I don't know when that photo was actually taken. It's relatively reacent though, so it hardly matters.
Warming up in Yankee Stadium, 1923
Fenway (? - "Boston" sign on the right), 1922
Extra security in Shibe for the 1913 World Series.
Look at all of the fools on the poles outside of Bennett park trying to get a free peek. Looks like Vlad Dracul went through town.
Petco Park:
Additional seating can be found above the right field wall where there are two levels of seating. Directly behind the centerfield fence is the Padres bullpen and the 'beach' where fans can relax stretching out on the ground watching the game by sitting or laying on sand. Directly outside the ballpark behind the the centerfield area is the "Park at the Park." This elevated grass park is a manicured park that is used for lawn seating. Here fans are able to watch games for five dollars. Although some of the best views of the ballpark may come from this area, the view of the ballpark and downtown San Diego from the upper deck behind home plate are spectacular.
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That's the stadium I grew up inQuote:
Originally Posted by dps
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque_Sports_Stadium
http://mysite.verizon.net/charliesba...iums/albuq.htm
Wow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Olsen
You can also find this kind of seating at almost all of the spring training parks in Arizona. Although speaking from experience, it is not fun to be out there in 121 degree heat.Quote:
Originally Posted by ohms_law
Found some old stadium post cards on eBay. Here's Comiskey from '64.
Brand new Dodger Stadium in '62.
Griffith and surrounding neighborhood, 3/3/33.
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Originally Posted by Jeff Olsen
Finally found what's going on there. Walter Johnson Day, 8 July 1933.Quote:
Originally Posted by beerchaser