May 30, 2004: Toronto, Ontario

There was a day when America’s pastime was ruled by an organization north of the border. This organization drew over 4 million fans for 3 consecutive seasons (1991 through 1993) and won back-to-back World Series Championships (1992 and 1993). The Toronto Blue Jays moved into Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) on June 5, 1989. It was the dawning of a new era in Major League Baseball. Rogers Centre was not only the first retractable roof ballpark in North America, but it was also the first ballpark with the intention of being an entertainment center. Rogers Centre was the home of a Hard Rock Cafe, an arcade and a hotel, amenities that drew fans of all ages. With the CN Tower next door, one of the world’s tallest buildings at 1,815 feet, any visitor to the Rogers Centre was sure to experience more than just a baseball game. [Read more…]