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		<title>Best Baseball Stadiums</title>
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<p>There are many factors that go into a great baseball stadium: architecture; view; accessibility; food and general ambiance. It also helps the ballpark experience if the home team is playing well, but we can’t very well blame the stadium for poor team construction. Below are the five best baseball stadiums in the land:</p>
<p><strong>5. Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts.</strong><br />
There are many things to hate about the Boston Red Sox and Red Sox nation in general. But its 101-year-old ballpark isn’t one of them. Located near Kenmore Square in downtown Boston, Fenway Park isn’t perfect. For one thing, certain parts of the structure certainly smell like they are over a century old. Fenway is defined by its interesting outfield dimensions: Pesky’s pole in left, the triangle in center and, of course, the Green Monster, a thirty-seven-foot two-inch wall that protects left field. Fenway Park is an original for sure, and the stadium’s grounds crew and staff do a great job of keeping the ancient structure in about as good shape as possible. Now if we could only do something about the drunk Mass-holes singing ‘Sweet Caroline.”</p>
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<p><strong>4. Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin</strong><br />
With its Northern climate, Milwaukee is a great place for a retractable roof stadium. Miller Park features North America’s only fan-shaped retractable roof, which only takes ten minutes to open or close. Not only is the roof efficient, but it gives the ballpark a unique shape when the roof is either open or closed. Miller Park is famous for its sausage races. It is also well known for Bernie the Brewer’s “clubhouse” above left field and the splash slide the mascot descends when the home team smacks one out of the park. In a 2005 Sports Illustrated fan survey, Miller Park was rated best baseball stadium value for dollar spent.</p>
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<p><strong>3. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland</strong><br />
Camden yards kicked off the whole retro ballpark trend when it opened in 1992, allegedly built on top of a piece of land that once housed a cafe Babe Ruth’s father owned. It’s hard to believe, but Camden Yards is now one of the older ballparks in Major League Baseball. And it is still one of the best. The park&#8217;s special features include a two-tiered bullpen and the incorporating of the B&amp;O Warehouse into the ballpark’s design. Like many of the classic-retro parks that followed it, Camden Yards features a good view of downtown. (Which has been somewhat obscured by the construction of some new buildings.) Camden Yards is also known for its food, in particular, Boog’s Barbecue.</p>
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<p><strong>2. AT&amp;T Park, San Francisco, California</strong><br />
Thanks to the kayak-filled McCovey’s Cove, AT&amp;T Park is almost like a water park/ballpark hybrid. Featuring the Bay area’s rolling hills over the left field wall and the aforementioned San Francisco Bay over right, there is plenty to look at when you are not looking at the game. The natural beauty of the Park’s surroundings are also accented by the park’s signature giant glove and giant Coke bottle in left center. With a capacity of just over 40,000, there’s not a bad seat on the house. And as any opponent who has gone up against the Giants during one of their world championship runs can attest, the place gets really loud.</p>
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<p><strong>1. PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania</strong><br />
When the Pirates made the playoffs in 2013 it didn’t just mean the end to their North American team sports record of twenty straight losing seasons. It also meant the world finally got a good look at PNC Park, the Bucco’s gem of a home stadium. The views of the Pittsburgh skyline and the Roberto Clemente Bridge are simply breathtaking. (Whoever thought the Pittsburgh skyline would be described as breathtaking?) Seating just over 38,000, PNC Park is the only Major League baseball stadium with just two levels.  Because of this, even its highest seat is just eighty-eight feet away from the field. PNC Park is the best stadium in Major League Baseball. In fact, it’s hard to believe there is a better sports park of any kind in the entire world.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p align="center"><a href="http://www.lineupforms.com/major-league-baseball-stadiums-and-their-dimensions.html"><img width="200" src="http://www.lineupforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mlb-stadiums-and-dimensions-02-1024x654.jpg" class="aligncenter wp-post-image tfe" alt="mlb-stadiums-and-dimensions-02" title="" /></a></p>Baseball parks come in all different styles and shapes. Especially  since teams started to ditch the cookie cutter  multi-use stadiums built in 60s and 70s for more intimate baseball only ballparks designed in retro-classic and retro-modern styles. Learn more about all 30 current major league]]></description>
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<p>Baseball parks come in all different styles and shapes. Especially  since teams started to ditch the cookie cutter  multi-use stadiums built in 60s and 70s for more intimate baseball only ballparks designed in retro-classic and retro-modern styles.</p>
<p>Learn more about all 30 current major league ballparks below. And, as an added bonus, we also have the lowdown on five classic parks of yore.</p>
<p><strong>Angel Stadium of Anaheim</strong><br />
Former names: Anaheim Stadium; Edison International Field of Anaheim<br />
Baseball capacity: 45,483<br />
Turf: grass<br />
Where is it located: Anaheim, California<br />
Who plays there: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim<br />
When was it built: 1966<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 170 million<br />
Dimensions: left 330; center 400; right 330<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Fourth oldest ballpark in baseball. One of the last remaining Multi-use stadiums. <a href="http://tequilaaficionado.com/?p=1011" target="_blank">Good beverages</a> at the Diamond Club.<br />
Notable games: 2002 World Series; 1967, 1989 and 2010 All Star Ggames.<br />
Other facts: Famous Queen Elizabeth/Reggie Jackson scene in ‘Naked Gun’ shot on site.</p>
<p><strong>AT&amp;T Park</strong><br />
Former names: Pacific Bell Park: SBC Park<br />
Baseball capacity: 41,915<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: San Francisco, California<br />
Who plays there: San Francisco Giants<br />
When was it built: 2000<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 476 million<br />
Dimensions: left 339; center 404; right 309<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: McCovey’s Cove, a body of water just beyond right field which is sometimes reached by home run.<br />
Notable games: 2010 and 2012 World Series; 2013 World Baseball Classic Final<br />
Other facts: Although built for baseball, AT&amp;T park hosts college football games and exhibition soccer games.</p>
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<p><strong>Busch Stadium</strong><br />
Former names: Since it replaced another Busch Stadium it is sometimes called “The New Busch Stadium.”<br />
Baseball capacity: 43,975<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: St. Louis, Missouri<br />
Who plays there: St. Louis Cardinals<br />
When was it built: 2006<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 416 million<br />
Dimensions: left 336; center 400 feet; right 335<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Centerfield view of iconic St Louis Arch.<br />
Notable Games: 2006 and 2011 World Series; 2009 All Star Game.<br />
Other facts: Actually the third stadium successive baseball stadium in St. Louis called Busch Stadium. Whereas the first two Busch Stadiums were named after team owner and beer magnate Gussie Busch, the Busch family no longer owns the St. Louis Cardinals and Anheuser Busch had to purchase the naming rights on the latest stadium.</p>
<p><strong>Chase Field</strong><br />
Former names: Bank One Ballpark<br />
Baseball capacity: 48,633<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Phoenix, Arizona<br />
Who plays there: Arizona Diamondbacks<br />
When was it built: 1998<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 499 million<br />
Dimensions: 330 Left Field; 407 Center Field; 334 Left Field<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: First retractable roof stadium in the United States. Pool area beyond the right center field wall.<br />
Notable games: 2001 World Series; 2011 All Star Game.<br />
Other facts: Roof is open or closed depending on the temperature, and if closed three hours before game time the stadium’s HVAC system can drop the temperature 30 degrees.</p>
<p><strong>Citi Field</strong><br />
Former names: None<br />
Baseball capacity: 41,922<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Queens, New York<br />
Who plays there: New York Mets<br />
When was it built: 2009<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 963 million<br />
Dimensions: Left 335; Center 408 feet; Right 334<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Only stadium in Major League Baseball to feature orange foul poles (orange is the Mets’ color) instead of yellow.<br />
Notable Games: 2013 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Citi Field was considered an extreme pitcher’s park for its first three years of existence, but before the 2012 season Mets’ management made modifications including moving in the wall in right center from 415 feet to 390 feet and removing a field extending nook in left.</p>
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<p><strong>Citizens Bank Park</strong><br />
Former names: None<br />
Baseball capacity: 43,651<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
Who plays there: Philadelphia Phillies<br />
When was it built: 2004<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 557 million<br />
Dimensions: left 329;center 401 feet; right 330<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Tall angled wall in left center field that extends out to 409 feet. Neon Liberty Bell over right field.<br />
Notable games: 2008 World Series.<br />
Other facts: First ever “green” Major League Baseball stadium. 257 game sellout streak between 2009 and 2012. Often called “The Bank.</p>
<p><strong>Comerica Park</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 41,255<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Detroit, Michigan<br />
Who plays there: Detroit Tigers<br />
When was it built: 2000<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 400 million<br />
Dimensions: left 345; 420 feet center height 330.<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Deep dimensions. View of downtown Detroit.<br />
Notable games: 2006 and 2012 World Series; 2005 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Often referred to as “Comerica National Park” for its deep dimensions. Left center was moved in from 395 feet to 370 feet before the 2003 season.</p>
<p><strong>Coors Field</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 50,480<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Denver, Colorado<br />
Who plays there: Colorado Rockies<br />
When was it built: 1995<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 452 million<br />
Dimensions: left 347; center 415 feet; right 350<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Thin air causes ball to travel further off of the bat. Fountain beyond center field that shoots water in the air when the Rockies score a run or win a game.<br />
Notable Games: 2005 World Series; 1998 All-Star Game<br />
Other facts: Dinosaur bones were found during the construction of Coors Field, including a thousand pound triceratops skull. This is why the Rockies’ mascot is a dinosaur.</p>
<p><strong>Dodger Stadium</strong><br />
Former names: Chavez Ravine Stadium<br />
Baseball capacity: 53,275<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Los Angeles, California<br />
Who plays there: Los Angeles Dodgers<br />
When was it built: 1962<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars:175 million<br />
Dimensions: 330 left; 400 feet center; 330 right,<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Oldest stadium in the National League. Wavy roof atop outfield pavilion.<br />
Notable Games: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1981 and 1988 World Series; 1984 Olympic baseball; 1980 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Was built to be earthquake resistant and has survived two major quakes. Largest baseball specific stadium in the United States by capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Fenway Park</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 37,499<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Boston, Massachusetts<br />
Who plays there: Boston Red Sox<br />
When was it built: 1912<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 15.5 million<br />
Dimensions: 310 left; 389 feet center; 302 right,<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: 37 foot Green Monster in right. Pesky’s Pole in left. 420 foot “triangle” in right center.<br />
Notable games: 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007 World Series. 1999 All Star game<br />
Other facts: On the National Register of Historic Places. 456 game sellout streak between 2003 and 2012.</p>
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<p><strong>Great American Ball Park</strong><br />
Former names: None<br />
Baseball capacity: 42,319<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Cincinnati, Ohio<br />
Who plays there: Cincinnati Reds<br />
When was it built: 2003<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 362 million<br />
Dimensions: 329 left; 404 feet center; 325 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: The 35 foot “gap”, a break in the stands between home plate in third bases which allows views inside the stadium from the city’s skyline and vice versa.<br />
Notable games: 2015 All Star game.<br />
Other facts: Features 47 bathrooms. Although it’s name sounds generally patriotic, it actually refers to the Great American Insurance Group, who bought the park’s naming rights.</p>
<p><strong>Kauffman Stadium</strong><br />
Former names: Royals Stadium<br />
Baseball capacity: 37,903<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Kansas City, Missouri<br />
Who plays there: Kansas City Royals<br />
When was it built: 1973<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 362 million.<br />
Dimensions: 330 left; 410 feet center; 330 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: 322 foot fountain (largest privately funded water work in the United States) behind right field.<br />
Notable games: 1980 and 1985 World Series; 1973 and 2012 All-Star Game<br />
Other facts: Although it was built in the era of multi-use cookie cutter stadiums and gets some of its design cues from that style, Kauffman Stadium is a baseball-only facility.</p>
<p><strong>Marlins Park</strong><br />
Former names: None<br />
Baseball capacity: 36,742<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Miami, Florida<br />
Who plays there: Miami Marlins<br />
When was it built: 2012<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 634 million<br />
Dimensions: 344 left; 416 feet center; 335 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Retractable roof. Aquarium backstop. Elaborate Miami-themed home run sculpture in center field.<br />
Notable games: None<br />
Other facts: Modern design makes it the first non-retro ballpark since Camden Yards started the retro trend in 2012</p>
<p><strong>Miller Park</strong><br />
Former names: None<br />
Baseball capacity: 41,900<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Milwaukee, Wisconsin<br />
Who plays there: Milwaukee Brewers<br />
When was it built: 2001<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 519 million<br />
Dimensions: 344 left; 400 feet center; 34 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Retractable Roof. Slide from mascot Bernie Brewer’s dugout above left field into splash zone. Sixth inning sausage race.<br />
Notable Games: 2002 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: A Sport’s Illustrated fan survey found that Miller Park was the best value in Major League Baseball per dollar spent.</p>
<p><strong>Minute Maid Park</strong><br />
Former names: Enron Field; Astros Field<br />
Baseball capacity: 42,060<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Houston, Texas<br />
Who plays there: Houston Astros<br />
When was it built: 2000<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 333 million.<br />
Dimensions: left: 315; center 436 feet; right 326<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Retractable roof. Hill in deep center field with an in-play flag pole. Railroad train feature on the left side of the stadium.<br />
Notable Games: 2005 World Series; 2004 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Nicknamed “The Juice Box.” It’s original name of Enron Field became a punchline when the Houston-based energy trading company famously imploded.</p>
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<p><strong>Nationals Park</strong><br />
Former names: None<br />
Baseball capacity: 41,418<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Washington, D.C.<br />
Who plays there: Washington Nationals<br />
When was it built: 2008<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 793 million<br />
Dimensions: 337 left; 402 feet center; 335 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: The Washington Monument and The Capital are visible from certain parts of the stadium. Sixth inning Presidents’ Race<br />
Notable Games: None<br />
Other facts: Free valet service for fans who drive their bikes to the game.</p>
<p><strong>O.co Coliseum</strong><br />
Former names: Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum; Networks Associates Coliseum; McAfee Coliseum; Overstock.com Coliseum.<br />
Baseball capacity: 35,067<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Oakland, California<br />
Who plays there: Oakland Athletics<br />
When was it built: 1966<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 180 million<br />
Dimensions: 330 left; 400 feet center; 330 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Large amount of foul territory. Constant name changes.<br />
Notable Games: 1972,1973,1974, 1988, 1989, 1990 World Series; 1987 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Only multi-use stadium left that services an MLB and NFL team. Baseball capacity has been reduced from 50,000 to 35,067 over the years.</p>
<p><strong>Oriole Park at Camden Yards</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 45,971<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Baltimore, Maryland<br />
Who plays there: Baltimore Orioles<br />
When was it built: 1992<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 180 million<br />
Dimensions: 333 left; 400 feet center; 318 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: B &amp; 0 wearhouse in left field. Unique two-tiered bullpen design.<br />
Notable games: 1993 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Camden Yards was the first of the retro-classic stadium designs that now dominant baseball. Retro-classic stadiums have retro interiors and exteriors. Often called “The Yard”</p>
<p><strong>Petco Park</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 42,524<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: San Diego, California<br />
Who plays there: San Diego Padres<br />
When was it built: 2004<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 547 million<br />
Dimensions: left 334; center 396 feet; right 322<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: TaylorMade driver foul pole. Western Metal Supply Co. building incorporated into the stadium’s design.<br />
Notable games: none<br />
Other facts: Known as an extreme pitcher’s park, center field and the power alleys were taken in 11 feet and the some of the fence was lowered prior to the 2013 season. There have only been two rainouts in Petco history.</p>
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<p><strong>PNC Park</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 38,362<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania<br />
Who plays there: Pittsburgh Pirates<br />
When was it built: 2001<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 280 million<br />
Dimensions: 325 left; 410 feet center; 320 left<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: View of 6th street bridge and downtown Pittsburgh.<br />
Notable Games: 2006 All Star Game.<br />
Other facts: ESPN rated PNC as the best ballpark in baseball. Ballpark expert Eric Enders has suggested it’s the best baseball stadium ever built.</p>
<p><strong>Progressive Field</strong><br />
Former names: Jacobs Field<br />
Baseball capacity: 43,545<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Cleveland, Ohio<br />
Who plays there: Cleveland Indians<br />
When was it built: 1994<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 262 million<br />
Dimensions: 325 left; 410 feet center; 325 right.<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Home dugout along the third base line. Corkscrew shaped wind turbine in right field.<br />
Notable Games: 1995 and 1997 World Series; 1997 All Star Game.<br />
Other facts: Then record 455 game sellout streak between 1995 and 2001. Although the naming rights went to Progressive insurance in 2008, its still often called “The Jake,” which was its nickname when it was Jacobs Field.</p>
<p><strong>Rangers Ballpark in Arlington</strong><br />
Former names: Ameriquest Field<br />
Baseball capacity: 48,114<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Arlington, Texas<br />
Who plays there: Texas Rangers<br />
When was it built: 1994<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 296 million<br />
Dimensions: 332 right; 400 feet center; 325 left.<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Greene’s Hill batter’s eye in center field. Roofed home run porch in right.<br />
Notable Games: 2010 and 2011 World Series; 1995 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Known as an extreme hitter’s park, due to its short fences and humidity. Scenes from the movie “The Rookie” were shot there.</p>
<p><strong>Rogers Centre</strong><br />
Former names: SkyDome<br />
Baseball capacity: 49,282<br />
Turf: AstroTurf<br />
Where is it located: Toronto, Ontario, Canada<br />
Who plays there: Toronto Blue Jays<br />
When was it built: 1989<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 913 million<br />
Dimensions: left 328; 400 feet center; right 328<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: First functional retractable roof stadium. Hotel with 70 rooms overlooking the field located inside the stadium<br />
Notable games: 1992 and 1993 World Series; 1991 All Star Game.<br />
Other facts: Last stadium built that regularly hosts baseball and football. Among its other uses include WWE matches, monster truck rallies, soccer games, auto shows and public speaking events.</p>
<p><strong>Safeco Field</strong><br />
Former names: SAFECO Field<br />
Baseball capacity: 47,476<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Seattle, Washington<br />
Who plays there: Seattle Mariners<br />
When was it built: 1999<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 713 million<br />
Dimensions: 331 left; 405 feet center; 325 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Retractable roof which protects the field and most of the crowd, but doesn’t control the climate. (No need for that in the temperate Pacific Northwest.)<br />
Notable games: 2001 All Star Game.<br />
Other facts: Paul McCartney performed the stadium’s first public concert in June of 2013</p>
<p><strong>Target Field</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 39,021<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Minneapolis, Minnesota<br />
Who plays there: Minnesota Twins<br />
When was it built: 2010<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 574 million<br />
Dimensions: 339 left; 411 feet center; 328 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: View of downtown Minneapolis. Double decker bullpens.<br />
Notable games: 2014 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: ESPN The Magazine rated Target Field the best baseball experience in North America.</p>
<p><strong>Tropicana Field</strong><br />
Former names: Florida Suncoast Dome; Thunderdome<br />
Baseball capacity: 34,078<br />
Turf: AstroTurf GameDay Grass<br />
Where is it located: St. Petersburg, Florida<br />
Who plays there: Tampa Bay Rays<br />
When was it built: 1990<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 228 million<br />
Dimensions: left 315; center 404 feet; right 322.<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Only non-retractable roof dome in baseball. 10,000 gallon fish tank in right center field. One of two AstroTurf stadiums in baseball<br />
Notable games: 2008 World Series<br />
Other facts: Built to lure the Chicago White Sox to Florida, but didn’t get a baseball tennent until 1998, when baseball expended. Often called “The Trop.”</p>
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<p><strong>Turner Field</strong><br />
Former names: Centennial Olympic Stadium<br />
Baseball capacity: 49,586<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Atlanta, Georgia<br />
Who plays there: Atlanta Braves<br />
When was it built: 1996<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 306 million<br />
Dimensions: 335 left; 401 feet center; 300 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Fence from now-demolished Atlanta-Fulton stadium over which Hank Aaron hit his 715 home run still exists in Turner Field parking lot.<br />
Notable Games: 1999 World Series; 2000 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: While it was built to be the centerpiece for the 1996 Olympics, it was also designed in a way that it could be then transformed into a baseball-only facility..</p>
<p><strong>U.S. Cellular Field</strong><br />
Former names: Comiskey Park<br />
Baseball capacity: 40,615<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Chicago White Sox<br />
Who plays there: Chicago, Illinois<br />
When was it built: 1991<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 281 million<br />
Dimensions: 330 left; 400 feet center; 335 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Very high upper deck. Extensive renovations over the past 12 years<br />
Notable games: 2005 World Series: 2003 All Star game<br />
Other facts: Last stadium built before the retro-classic trend. Many of its updates are to give it a less cookie-cutter look.</p>
<p><strong>Wrigley Field</strong><br />
Former names: Weeghman Park; Cubs Park<br />
Baseball capacity: 41,019<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where is it located: Chicago, Illinois<br />
Who plays there: Chicago Cubs<br />
When was it built: 1914<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars:<br />
Dimensions: left 355; center 400 feet; right 353<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Ivy walls. Low outfield bleachers allows game to viewed from townhouses and apartment across the Waveland Avenue.<br />
Notable games: 1929, 1932, 1935, 1938 and 1945 World Series.<br />
Other facts: Oldest stadium stadium in the National League. Nicknamed “The Friendly Confines.” First night game wasn’t until 1988,</p>
<p><strong>Yankee Stadium</strong><br />
Former names: None<br />
Baseball capacity: 50,291<br />
Turf: grass<br />
Where is it located: New York City (Bronx), New York<br />
Who plays there: New York Yankees<br />
When was it built: 2009<br />
Cost in 2013 dollars: 1.61 billion<br />
Dimensions: left 318; center 408; right 314<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Extreme home run park. Monument Park (which was transferred from to the old Yankee Stadium)<br />
Notable games: 2009 World Series.<br />
Other facts: Most expensive baseball stadium ever. Its dimensions closely follow those of the original Yankee Stadium.</p>
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<p><strong>Famous Former Ballparks</strong></p>
<p><strong>Comiskey Park</strong><br />
Former names: White Sox Park<br />
Baseball capacity: 43,951<br />
Turf: Grass/artificial turf<br />
Where was it located: Chicago, Illinois<br />
Who played there: Chicago White Sox; Chicago Cubs<br />
When was it built: 1910<br />
When was it demolished: 1991<br />
Dimensions: left 347; Center 409; right 37<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Big dimensions (made smaller over the years.) First ballpark with “exploding” scoreboard<br />
Notable games: 1917, 1918, 1919, 1953 World Series. 1933, 1950, 1983 All Star Game<br />
Other facts: Oldest stadium in baseball before shutting down in 1990. Between 1969 and 1976 had a artificial turf infield and a grass outfield.</p>
<p><strong>Polo Grounds</strong><br />
Former names: Brotherhood Park; Brush Stadium<br />
Baseball capacity: 55.000<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where was it located: New York, New York<br />
Who played there: New York Giants; New York Yankees; New York Mets<br />
When was it built: 1890<br />
When was it demolished: 1964<br />
Dimensions: left 279; center 483; right 258<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Boxy shape; very short down the lines and with a massive center field fence nobody ever hit one over until it was brought in<br />
Notable games: 1905, 1917, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1933, 1936, 1937, 1951, 1954 World Series. 1934 All Star Game.<br />
Other facts: Was originally for polo. New York football Giants also played there for 31 years.</p>
<p><strong>Ebbets Field</strong><br />
Former names: none<br />
Baseball capacity: 35,000<br />
Turf: grass<br />
Where was it located: Brooklyn, New York<br />
Who played there: Brooklyn Dodgers<br />
When was it built: 1913<br />
When was it demolished: 1960<br />
Dimensions: Left 348; Center 383; right 297<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Tiny dimensions after redesign in 1932. Ballpark was built on a sloping piece of ground<br />
Notable games: 194, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956 World Series; 1949 All Star game.<br />
Other facts: Also a premier venue for soccer exhibitions. Now a housing development called The Ebbets Field Apartments.</p>
<p><strong>Connie Mack Stadium</strong><br />
Former names: Shibe Park<br />
Baseball capacity: 33,608<br />
Turf: grass<br />
Where was it located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br />
Who played there: Philadelphia Athletics; Philadelphia Phillies<br />
When was it built: 1909<br />
When was it demolished: 1970<br />
Dimensions: 334 left; 447 center; 329 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Famous 50 foot “Spite Fence” built by Connie Mack in 1935 to prevent local residents from watching the games for free from their rooftops.<br />
Notable games: 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1950 World Series; 1943 and 1952 All Star Games<br />
Other facts: The Phillies and the A’s shared the park for 17 years, making scheduling very difficult. Connie Mack Stadium’s rooftop bleachers were inspiration for Citizen’s Bank Park Design.</p>
<p><strong>Griffin Stadium</strong><br />
Former names: National Park; Boundary Field<br />
Baseball capacity: 32,000<br />
Turf: Grass<br />
Where was it located: Washington DC<br />
Who played there: Washington Senators<br />
When was it built: 1911<br />
When was it demolished: 1964<br />
Dimensions: 388 left; 421 center; 344 right<br />
Distinguishing characteristics: Unusual right-angled jut in right center field to avoid tree.<br />
Notable games: 1924, 1925, 1933 World Series; 1937 All Star game<br />
Other facts: Nine straight Presidents from William Taft to John F. Kennedy threw out a first pitch and Griffin Stadium. Howard University Hospital occupies its former site.</p>
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