My dad was born in Brooklyn in May of 1936. He was the third of four boys born to Antonio and Theresa Lorenzo. They lived in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, an Italian neighborhood at the time. Brooklyn has always been a melting pot with immigrants from all over the globe settling in to start their new lives in America. With all the nationalities bringing their own traditions and customs to the borough the one uniting factor at the time was the Brooklyn Dodgers. Following America’s Pastime helped many acclimate to their new home. My dad and his family were no different. [Read more…]
#8 – Dodger Stadium – 1 game attended
The largest ballpark in terms of capacity, Dodger Stadium is also the cleanest. Chavez Ravine drew the Dodgers away from Brooklyn and it remains beautiful to this day thanks to the full time grounds crew. Dodger Stadium is also unique in that it does not have a traditional home plate gate entrance, fans enter at their seat level, and it is also home to one of the last remaining organists in MLB. All a part of LA’s baseball culture. Recent renovations to the 3rd oldest ballpark in MLB have modernized the fan experience without losing the classic Dodger Stadium feel.
Dodger Stadium Concierge
Ballpark Nerd Rank: 8
Opened: 1962 Capacity: 56,000
Schedule and Promotions
Seating Chart, Ticket Prices & Ballpark Nerd Recommendations
- Field sections 26-33
- Loge sections 101-136
- Reserve sections 1-9
Getting to the Park
Address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Ballpark Nerd recommends driving to Dodger Stadium, make pre or post game plans that justify paying for parking. Public transportation options include a free Metro Dodger Stadium Express with connections from Metro Rail and MTA Bus routes that drop fans off a short walk from the Ballpark. [Read more…]
Dodger Stadium
September 3, 2006: Los Angeles, California
Since opening its gates on April 10, 1962, Dodger Stadium has welcomed more National League baseball fans than any other National League ballpark. In 1978, Dodger Stadium was the first ballpark to draw over 3 million fans. Since then the Dodgers have set numerous attendance records. Mike and I were two of the 3.8 million record-setting patrons to enjoy a ballgame at Dodger Stadium during the 2006 season. The popularity of the Dodgers has never been greater; under new ownership the Dodgers have created an L.A. image that appeals to their fans. Prior to the 2006 season, the Dodgers replaced every seat in the stadium with seats reminiscent of the 1962 color scheme. The Dodgers organization also paints Dodger Stadium every year to reinforce its aesthetics. [Read more…]
