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FENWAY PARK
BOSTON
STTON
ON CAPACITY: 37,673 OPENED: 4/20/1912

Still going strong after more than 100 years, Fenway and the Red Sox have seen
it all. Four World Series titles in seven years from 1912 to 18; Carlton Fisks
homer in 1975; Bucky Dents homer in 78. The franchises bad luck turned
in 2004 with the Dave Roberts/David Ortiz comeback in Game 4 of the ALCS,
which led to the first of three titles in 10 years. The 37-foot-high Green Monster
in left field, with its hand-operated scoreboard, adds to the intrigue and charm.

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COORS BUSCH MINUTE
FIELD STADIUM MAID PARK
DENVER CAPACITY: 50,398 ST. LOUIS CAPACITY: 43,975 HOUSTON CAPACITY: 40,963

OPENED: 4/26/1995 OPENED: 4/10/2006 OPENED: 4/7/2000

Coors scores points for its location,
amid several bars and restaurants near
downtown Denver. Notoriously challeng-
ing to pitch in because of what the thin,
dry air at altitude does to the flight and
grip of the baseball, the park requires
an extra bit of strategy. The Rockies
recently added a rooftop space out in
right field, and its probably the only park
in the country where fans can buy Rocky
Mountain Oysters.
Cardinals fans pack this place and give
it a lively atmosphere seemingly every
game. The park provides a great view
of downtown St. Louis and the Gate-
way Arch, and the new Ballpark Village
across the street gives fans rooftop
seating. Swing by the corner of Clark
Avenue and 8th Street before the game
and walk amongst the statues: Stan
Musial, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Ozzie
Smith and more.
Theres a lot going on here: The Craw-
ford Boxes in left field that provide a
short porch for home runs, Tals Hill in
center field, the replica 19th-century
train running along the outer wall. Its
unlike any other park. The train is more
than just for fun: The ballpark is physi-
cally attached to Houstons Union Sta-
tion, a nod to the role the railroad indus-
try played in establishing the city.

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