Ballpark Trivia Thread

[Elvis]

Post your Ballpark trivia here.

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I'll start...

What part of the L.A. Memorial Coliseum was brought over to Dodger Stadium and is still used for every game to this day.

Hint: It's not homeplate, dirt or grass.

[bluejaysfan]

Foul poles??

[Elvis]

Foul poles??
Nope. Good guess though.

[steveox]

Dugout Equipment?

[Elvis]

Nope.

Hint #2: You can see it in my sig ;)

[steveox]

BASES!!! Its gotta be!!

[Elvis]

BASES!!! Its gotta be!!

Nope, those are not the same bases as 1960. :dance

[steveox]

Flag Pole:evil

[JPL BMX]

The padding on the outfield wall.

[Chisox73]

The Stadium Organ???

[Elvis]

Nope... good guesses one and all.

Hint #3: Left field

Answer to be posted at midnight if no one gets it...

[Chisox73]

The flagpoles?

[JPL BMX]

Scoreboard

[JPL BMX]

The Bleachers

[E.Banks#14]

The wavy aluminum (or whatever material it is) overhang above the left field bleachers.

[Elvis]

Nope...all wrong.

Something in this photogragh was formerly used at the Coliseum for Dodger games...

http://www.ballparktour.com/Dodger_Stadium_Angels.jpg

Now someone has to get it! :rolleyes:

[E.Banks#14]

The Bullpen?

[JPL BMX]

The picture thing that makes them higher up for better pictures.

[Elvis]

Nope.

Click here (http://www.ballparktour.com/Dodger_Stadium_Gallery.html) and scroll down to the 3rd picture and caption for the answer.

And click here (http://www.ballparktour.com/Photo_Gallery_Index.html) to see the other new galleries I've added to ballparktour this week. :dance

[steveox]

The Bullpen Fence

[Elvis]

The Bullpen Fence
Uhhh....................no.

[bluejaysfan]

Some sort of screen to distract batters. Interesting.

[Elvis]

Uh, no again...

The left field home run screen at the Coliseum is today's batters-eye at Dodger Stadium.

[steveox]

Ok Heres my Trivia.
What are the only two objects at camden yards was brought over from memorial stadium and is still used for every game to this day.

[Elvis]

The Foul-poles and Homeplate?

[Bluesteve32]

Post your Ballpark trivia here.

???????????????????????

I'll start...

What part of the L.A. Memorial Coliseum was brought over to Dodger Stadium and is still used for every game to this day.

Hint: It's not homeplate, dirt or grass.

Isn't it the former left field screen now used as the "batter's eye" between the pavilions?

[steveox]

Hey The question has already been Answered.

[steveox]

The Foul-poles and Homeplate?
Yes and No

Yes Home plate is the same homeplate used at memorial stadium. This is the only Foul Pole used at Memorial stadium
http://www.marylandoutdoorclub.org/images/archives/3435.jpg

The other one is the new pole.

[Sean O]

Here's an easier one:
What are the farthest and shortest wall distances from home plate in the liveball era, and in what parks were they located?

What's the current shortest distance?

[Elvis]

Here's an easier one:
What are the farthest and shortest wall distances from home plate in the liveball era, and in what parks were they located?

What's the current shortest distance?


Hmmmm. Farthest, I'll say CF in the Polo Grounds: 483 ft.

Although Yankee Stadium was 490 ft until they remodeled the bleachers in 1937 and brought it in to 461.

Shortest I believe was also Polo Grounds: RF - 258 ft.

The current shortest distance is RF pole at Fenway: 302 ft. Next shortest is RF at AT&T park: 309 ft.

Longest current is I believe CF at Houston: 436 ft.

[Elvis]

What ballpark hosted the largest attended game in minor league history: 65,666 in 1982.

[Sean O]

Hmmmm. Farthest, I'll say CF in the Polo Grounds: 483 ft.

Although Yankee Stadium was 490 ft until they remodeled the bleachers in 1937 and brought it in to 461.

Shortest I believe was also Polo Grounds: RF - 258 ft.

The current shortest distance is RF pole at Fenway: 302 ft. Next shortest is RF at AT&T park: 309 ft.

Longest current is I believe CF at Houston: 436 ft.

Well, your answers for present-day parks are correct, but your classic answers are both wrong. The real answers are a bit surprising.

[Elvis]

Well, your answers for present-day parks are correct, but your classic answers are both wrong. The real answers are a bit surprising.

Well I knew Fenway and Braves Field both used to be 550 to center, but I thought that they brought the fences in before the live-ball era.

Oh, The LA Coliseum was 251! Shortest!

[steveox]

What ballpark hosted the largest attended game in minor league history: 65,666 in 1982.

Easy Question to an Easy Answer. Denvers Mile High Stadium hosted the largest attendance for an minor league game.


Next Question what was the first ballpark had a colorful electronic scoreboard?

[Sean O]

Well I knew Fenway and Braves Field both used to be 550 to center, but I thought that they brought the fences in before the live-ball era.

Oh, The LA Coliseum was 251! Shortest!

Good! Yeah, the Braves fence wasn't moved in until 1927, while Fenway... I'm not so sure about. I know the dead-center distance according to Clem was 488', but before the 1934 renovations occasionally they put temporary stands on Duffy's Cliff, so that would bring it back down.

Here are the longest distances in the liveball era:
1). Braves Field - 550
2). Yankee Stadium - 490
3). Fenway Park - 488
4). Polo Grounds - 483
5). Cleveland Municipal Stadium - 470
6). Tiger Stadium - 467
7). Forbes Field - 462
8). League Park - 460
9). Griffith - 457
10). Comiskey Park - 455

shortest:
1). LA Memorial Coliseum - 251
2). Yankee Stadium - 258
2). Polo Grounds - 258
4). Baker Bowl - 281
5). League Park - 290

The more you know ...

[Elvis]

Easy Question to an Easy Answer. Denvers Mile High Stadium hosted the largest attendance for an minor league game.


Next Question what was the first ballpark had a colorful electronic scoreboard?

The Astrodome in 1965. And Dodger Stadium debuted the first color video board in 1980.

[steveox]

The Astrodome in 1965. And Dodger Stadium debuted the first color video board in 1980.
And the A`s were the First american league team to get a color scoreboard in 1969.

[Chisox73]

And the A`s were the First american league team to get a color scoreboard in 1969.
Have to correct you here steveox.
The White Sox had the AL's 1st color scoreboard in 1982.

[steveox]

Get The Oakland A`s Scoreboard pic from 69- early 70s and youll see what im talking about.

[Yankee Legend]

After the renovation in 1976, which famous part of yankee stadium was moved to a much lower elevation?

[Chisox73]

After the renovation in 1976, which famous part of yankee stadium was moved to a much lower elevation?
The copper frieze

[Chisox73]

Get The Oakland A`s Scoreboard pic from 69- early 70s and youll see what im talking about.
Here's how the original scoreboard looked from 1969 through the mid 1980s.
http://www.howtodrawmanga.com/oak/images/colcam.jpg

Now,here's the scoreboard from the 1980s through 1994,with the addition of the center field Diamond Vision.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/Colosseum/1382/sta-As.jpg

[steveox]

http://www.howtodrawmanga.com/oak/images/colcam.jpg
The One in Right Field shows stuff like Players Faces when hes up at Bat. The One in Left Field shows the Score.

[Chisox73]

Here's the current view toward left.
http://www.baseballpilgrimages.com/american/coliseum2.jpg

The current view toward right.
http://www.baseballpilgrimages.com/american/oakland2.jpg

[steveox]

Yeah The Coliseum Looks ugly now because of mr Al Davis wanted add seats for his raiders so they cant sellout and be on local TV.

[cong]

After the renovation in 1976, which famous part of yankee stadium was moved to a much lower elevation?

The copper frieze

I believe the frieze in the present stadium is not the original and it is not copper. The new stadium will have the frieze back up on the roof where it belongs.

I think the correct answer is "The Playing Field". It was lowered several feet fr the new stadium

[Elvis]

After the renovation in 1976, which famous part of yankee stadium was moved to a much lower elevation?

The troughs?

[Elvis]

I believe the frieze in the present stadium is not the original and it is not copper. The new stadium will have the frieze back up on the roof where it belongs.

I think the correct answer is "The Playing Field". It was lowered several feet fr the new stadium

Correct on both counts. The field was lowered 8-10 ft. The new frieze in the new stadium, however, will not be a replica of the original Yankee Stadium, as the fiberglass(?) replica was made to look for the '74-75 renovation. It will be a modern/futuristic interpretation.

New question:

This stadium was named after a beloved local sportswriter. It has since been renamed for a corporate sponser. What stadium is it?

[Yankee Legend]

correct the frieze was moved from the roof to i beleve the outfield wall.

[BeatEmBucs]

This stadium was named after a beloved local sportswriter. It has since been renamed for a corporate sponser. What stadium is it?


Jack Murphy/Qualcomm Stadium.

Here's mine, it should be an easy one: How high is the RF wall at PNC Park?

[Elvis]

21 ft high for the great Roberto Clemente.

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What was the pressbox at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh known as?

[Sean O]

Here's a question, possibly open to interpretation. What is the tallest point considered in-play in ballpark history?

[Elvis]

Here's a question, possibly open to interpretation. What is the tallest point considered in-play in ballpark history?

Randy Johnson?



How about the roof at Olympic Stadium? I believe if you hit some part of it or another you were awarded a ground-rule double.

[BeatEmBucs]

What was the pressbox at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh known as?

The Catbirds seat? Forbes was before my time, but I know the Press Box was up on the roof of the park.

As for tallest point "in play' I would guess Coors Field.

[Chisox73]

Yeah The Coliseum Looks ugly now because of mr Al Davis wanted add seats for his raiders so they cant sellout and be on local TV.
I agree with that one. But since Mt. Davis went up,those balls have been flying out of there.

[bluejaysfan]

Here's a question, possibly open to interpretation. What is the tallest point considered in-play in ballpark history?

Roof of the Metrodome?

[Chisox73]

Roof of the Metrodome?

The roof of Skydome or Rogers Centre or whatever you want to call it is 100 feet higher than the Metrodome

[Elvis]

What was the pressbox at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh known as?

Answer: The "Crow's Nest"

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1. What ballpark featured the first organist?

2. Who was the first tenant of Chicago's Wrigley Field?

3. In what ballpark did the Beatles play their last ever concert?

[Chisox73]

#2. Chicago Whales of the Federal League(1914-15)

#3. Candlestick Park

[Gjm130]

Here's a question, possibly open to interpretation. What is the tallest point considered in-play in ballpark history?

It's The Olympic Stadium. Remember when Guerrero hit the roof. I think he was the first to do that in Montreal, wasn't he??????

[Gjm130]

Randy Johnson?



How about the roof at Olympic Stadium? I believe if you hit some part of it or another you were awarded a ground-rule double.

Actually, Guerrero hit the roof in the Olympic Stadium and the umpires took alot of time on this one. But it was ruled a home run in the end. So, when you hit the roof, it's a home run....

[Elvis]

What ballpark featured the first organ?
Answer: Wrigley Field, 1941.

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1. Connie Mack Stadium in 1970 was the last ML ballpark to have major advertising on its outfield walls until this ballpark opened up.

2. These 2 ballparks (opened in the same year) were the first to be constructed of steel and concrete.

3. This ballpark holds the distinction of being the only stadium to have had 2 pro football teams and 2 pro baseball team as tenants in the same year.

4. this ballpark hosted a record-setting 455 consecutive sold-out games.

[Gjm130]

What ballpark featured the first organ?
Answer: Wrigley Field, 1941.

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1. Connie Mack Stadium in 1970 was the last ML ballpark to have major advertising on its outfield walls until this ballpark opened up.

2. These 2 ballparks (opened in the same year) were the first to be constructed of steel and concrete.

3. This ballpark holds the distinction of being the only stadium to have had 2 pro football teams and 2 pro baseball team as tenants in the same year.

4. this ballpark hosted a record-setting 455 consecutive sold-out games.

Nice one here....
Is it the Kezar Stadium??? The tenants were the 49ers, the Raiders, the Giants and I just can't seem to find out the last one....

[E.Banks#14]

4. Fenway Park?

[jrh31584]

1. dunno
2. Forbes Field and Shibe Park
3. Shea Stadium
4. Jacobs Field

[Elvis]

1. dunno
2. Forbes Field and Shibe Park (Correct, 1909)
3. Shea Stadium (Correct, 1975)
4. Jacobs Field (Correct, 1997-2001)

Good job....

[BeatEmBucs]

Is #1 Camden Yards Elvis?

[Elvis]

Is #1 Camden Yards Elvis?

That is correct!:dance

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1. This ballpark was host to the NFLs infamous "Heidi" game.

2. May 2, 1939. Lou Gehrig takes himself out of the Yankee lineup due to the effects of ALS, ending his record streak of 2130 consecutive games in this ballpark.

3. The cover of the very first Sports Illustrated in 1953 featured a photograph of a baseball batter in what ballpark?

[Gjm130]

Is it Shea Stadium??
When the Jets used to play there??

[Chisox73]

1. This ballpark was host to the NFLs infamous "Heidi" game.

2. May 2, 1939. Lou Gehrig takes himself out of the Yankee lineup due to the effects of ALS, ending his record streak of 2130 consecutive games in this ballpark.

3. The cover of the very first Sports Illustrated in 1953 featured a photograph of a baseball batter in what ballpark?

1. Oakland Coliseum

2. Yankee Stadium

3. Milwaukee County Stadium

[Elvis]

1. Oakland Coliseum Correct

2. Yankee Stadium Wrong :p

3. Milwaukee County Stadium Correct!

2. Hint: This ballpark is still in exsistance.

[Gjm130]

Are you sure the Heidi game was played in Oakland and not New York?????
I think it was Shea

[Chisox73]

The story is right here. (http://www.nfl.com/insider/story/5934055)

Interesting read here.

[Chisox73]

#2. Tiger Stadium

[west coast orange and black]

Chisox73: #3. Candlestick Park


q: what do pope john paul II, ringo starr and tito fuentes have in common?
a: they all played second base at candlestick park. da-bump.

[Elvis]

#2. Tiger Stadium Correct!

1. The first night game in World Series history ws played in this park.

2. This stadium's original grandstand was built in 1879 and hosted horse racing, stage shows, football and other sporting events, fireworks displays, livestock judging and other fair events. It later became an MLB stadium.

3. This stadium's wacky 70s promotions included:

--Wedlock and Headlock Night, when 34 couples were married at home plate before a game, and a wrestling match was presented after the game;

-- Races in which radio announcers and the club owner rode on the backs of ostriches;

-- The "$25,000 Cash Scramble," in which $25,000 in single bills was scattered over the field and fans chosen at random were given 2 minutes to grab as much cash as they could;

-- Wishbone Salad Dressing Night, in which fans scrambled through a huge salad bowl to find keys to a new car;

-- Mattress Stacking Night, when a local fraternity set a record for the most people stacked atop a single mattress.

[Chisox73]

1. Three Rivers Stadium

2. Polo Grounds

3. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

[Elvis]

1. Three Rivers Stadium - correct

2. Polo Grounds -wrong Original Coogan's Hollow Polo Grounds built in 1891, not 1879.

3. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium - correct That wacky Ted Turner

Bonus Question: This club owner had a personal apartment built into the outfield wall. (Name the ballpark and EXTRA bonus to name the owner)

[riverfrontier]

bill veeck in sportsman's park, i believe

[Elvis]

This stadium's original grandstand was built in 1879 and hosted horse racing, stage shows, football and other sporting events, fireworks displays, livestock judging and other fair events. It later became an MLB stadium.

Answer: Exhibition Stadium, Toronto.

Bonus Question: This club owner had a personal apartment built into the outfield wall. (Name the ballpark and EXTRA bonus to name the owner)

Answer: Judge Roy Hofheinz/Astrodome


The Astrodome apartment is seen in this photo in between the Coke sign and the upper deck.

http://www.ballparktour.com/Astrodome_5.jpg

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[riverfrontier]

i didn't know that about the astrodome. interesting. but i'm also pretty sure bill veeck lived in sportsman's park for a while in the 50s. look it up.