Metrodome, Minnesota
The Metrodome is covered by more than 10 acres of Teflon-coated fiberglass. It is the only air-supported dome in the major leagues, and fans enter the park through revolving doors that prevent release of the air that keeps the dome upright. The roof requires 250,000 cubic feet of air pressure per minute to remain inflated, and on at least three occasions slight tears caused by heavy snows have caused the roof to deflate. The right-field wall is 23 feet tall and covered with plastic. Called "the Big Blue Baggy" and "Hefty Bag" by players, the plastic-coated fence hides 7,600 retractable seats that are used when the stadium is in its football configuration.
This park is a A power-hitters park. Similar to the domed stadiums in Seattle, Pontiac (Michigan), and Vancouver. All four were built by the same engineering firm. On May 4, 1984, in the top of the fourth inning, Oakland As batter Dave Kingman hit a ball through the roof. It should have been a homer, but Kingman was only credited with a double. 1987 Playoffs and World Series set new decibel records for sound in the Thunderdome. Charter a mini bus to bring along the whole family.
This park is a A power-hitters park. Similar to the domed stadiums in Seattle, Pontiac (Michigan), and Vancouver. All four were built by the same engineering firm. On May 4, 1984, in the top of the fourth inning, Oakland As batter Dave Kingman hit a ball through the roof. It should have been a homer, but Kingman was only credited with a double. 1987 Playoffs and World Series set new decibel records for sound in the Thunderdome. Charter a mini bus to bring along the whole family.
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