Denver Archives - Ballpark Nerd

Coors Field

July 29, 2006: Denver, Colorado

Thermal undershirts, long johns, gloves, wool hats, snow boots, down jackets and baseball. Which of these does not fit? Sure, most would say baseball, but the fans in attendance at Coors Field on Opening Day 1995 would think it’s a trick question. Welcome to baseball in the Mile High City.

April 26, 1995. After spending their first two seasons at Mile High Stadium, the Colorado Rockies opened Coors Field to 40-degree temperatures and a full house. The Coors Field opener was originally scheduled for 1pm Mountain Time, but thanks for the folks at ESPN, who moved the game to 6pm, fans had to endure a 14-inning marathon that ended with Dante Bichette’s three-run home run. Rockies 11, Mets 9; temperature 26 degrees! [Read more…]

Shea Stadium

August 23, 1989: Queens, NY Shea Stadium was more than just the home of my New York Mets; it was where my love for the game of baseball began. I can remember it like it was yesterday. My father was on vacation and bought two mezzanine reserve … [Read More...]

Citi Field

April 17, 2009: Queens, New York Since becoming a Mets fan in 1988, I’ve followed them through the highs and lows of the past 28 years. Unfortunately, the highs have not been as high as the lows have been low. This was on display during the Mets’ … [Read More...]

PNC Park

September 19, 2004: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania With Great American Ballpark and Jacobs Field behind us, Mike and I had one more city to visit on our September Central Division Ballpark tour. After visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we set out … [Read More...]

Chase Field

July 25, 2003: Phoenix, Arizona My trip to Arizona was not only an opportunity to attend an Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field (formerly Bank One Ballpark aka the BOB), but also a chance to spent time with a part of my family that I do not … [Read More...]

Yankee Stadium II

June 18, 2009: Bronx, New York If the original Yankee Stadium was The House that Ruth Built, the new Yankee Stadium is The House that Jeter Built. Derek Jeter became the Yankees full-time shortstop in 1996. His arrival launched what the Yankee … [Read More...]