30 Before I Die

by doublee919 - 30 cards (Last updated on Jan 24, 2024)

I have a goal of seeing every MLB stadium. Having seen a couple in my childhood, I started in earnest in 2009, since then have crossed 26 of 30 off the list. Some stadiums are definitely better than others, but each trip has unique memories. I tried to jot down something memorable for each trip. Looking forward to new stadiums in Vegas and hopefully Tampa so I can add to this list.

1. 2019 Topps #245 Rogers Centre

First stadium I went to, in 1998, while I was in high school. Blue Jays played the Orioles, Doug Drabek started for Baltimore, but they lost. I also saw 2 games when the Blue Jays played home games in Buffalo in 2021. As a long time Buffalo resident, having ML baseball in town was great.

2019 Topps #441 Oriole Park at Camden Yards Front

2. 2019 Topps #441 Oriole Park at Camden Yards

My first of many trips to Baltimore to watch my Orioles in 2005. Miguel Tejada hit a walk-off home run off Estaban Yan in the 9th inning to win. Have been back many times, including 2009, 2016, 2023 (for first playoff game), and many others

3. 2019 Topps #495 Progressive Field

Somewhere in the range of 2006

4. 2019 Topps #197 Wrigley Field

2010

5. 2019 Topps #160 Fenway Park

2011, met the team parking attendant and got a chance to see the world series ring the team gave to all employees.

We ate lunch in the bar underneath the seats in right-center field. Before the game they open that garage door and gives you a really cool view of the field from inside the bar. During the game the Yankees were on TV. Was the day Jeter got his 3,000th hit. Everyone in the bar cheered. Was a nice so or respect for him.

6. 2019 Topps #48 PNC Park

2011

7. 2019 Topps #497 Citi Field

2012, did a double dip with Mets and Yankees in a single weekend. I recall Tom Seaver being in the section next to us during the game.

8. 2019 Topps #47 Yankee Stadium

2012, did a double dip with Mets and Yankees in a single weekend. Had to stand in the concourse for the entire game because it was so hot.

9. 2019 Topps #604 Coors Field

2013, one of only 2 stadiums I did not see a game at. Had a family trip to Denver in September, but the Rockies were unfortunately away through our entire trip. Did walk up to the stadium and walk thru it.

2019 Topps #187 Citizens Bank Park Front

10. 2019 Topps #187 Citizens Bank Park

2013

Comments

Jan 24, 2024 - 12:18PM
twinswin

I've been to 5 stadiums (Fenway, Dodgers Stadium, Kauffman, Metrodome, and Target Field). Went to Fenway while my family was on a trip to Boston, though we only did a tour and didn't get to see a game because tickets were too expensive, and I went to Dodger Stadium when I was a toddler so I don't remember any of it. Kauffman I've been to a couple of times since I have family in the KC area. I went to many games at the Metrodome as a kid, including one time my extended family got a suite for the game. It was so loud in there and the air pressure holding up the dome would push you out the doors as you left. I've been to nearly two dozen games at Target Field if I had to guess; I try to go to at least one game every year, and sometimes even get the joy of going to multiple. I'm hoping after I graduate from college at the end of this semester I can go to more games this summer, standing room tickets are pretty cheap and the fact that games rarely sell out means that you can sit in the nosebleeds if you ever get tired of walking around.

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