One of Mile High Stadiums "claims to fame" (if such a thing could be said of it), was the movable East stands installed beginning in 1975. During the spring and summer when the minor league Denver Bears played, the stands were in the "retracted" position, turf was placed over the concrete "tracks" (pads, really), and served as the backdrop to the left outfield and part of center field. During football season, the stands were hydraulically moved in 145 feet, joining up flush with the north stands. If memory serves, moving the stands could be done in something around six hours to accommodate instances when both baseball season and football season overlapped. Though I seem to remember the schedules being manipulated to mostly avoid having both teams playing home games in the same week, it was theoretically possible for the Bears to use the stadium during the week, and the Broncos cold use it that weekend. Or, conversely, the Bears could use it over the weekend during football season while the Broncos were out of town.
Riverfront Stadium actually did have logos on the field for the Bengals, they did put a helmet on the 50:yard line, and in one end zone, it said “Cincinnati” and in the other end zone, “Bengals”
Yeah I used to live 16 blocks away from Mile high stadium as a kid in love watching the broncos play and loved every bit of it you still love it now cuz ira the last game I used to work with him almost 19 98-90 90 seasonal until I came down here and Nashville TN as for now
Franklin Field had an infamous moment during an Eagles game as a man dressed as Santa Claus was booed and pelted with snowballs while walking on the track.
Plus it still exists so not sure why it was included in this video..... Should have done Shibe Park or Veterans Stadium for Philly stadiums no longer in existence.
Fun Fact: In 2004 Franklin Field held a rugby league international with the United States Hawks playing host to the Australian Kangaroos, who at that point had been World Champions since 1975. The match was called the Liberty Bell Cup. Now the Australian's did win the game, eventually. But the very much unfancied USA team almost caused the boilover of the century. They actually led Australia 24-6 at half time and it was only the superior overall fitness of the professional Aussies (the Hawks were very much amateurs) that saw the Kangaroos finally run out 36-24 winners.
Thanks for this interesting video. I'd like to suggest a correction to the audio narration of the video, At the 18:18 mark in reference to Denver's Bears Stadium, you mentioned that in the early 1960's, the City of Denver took over of the stadium and expanded it to 50,000 seats in part of an agreementl with the National Football League. This statement is incorrect. At that time, (early 1960's) the city of Denver and the Denver Broncos football team were part of the AFL, or American Football League. A merger agreement between the two leagues would take place in 1966, with the two leagues eventually merging for the 1970 football season. Additionally, the name change from Bears Stadium to Mile High Stadium didn't officially happen until the 1969 season. Also, you mentioned that the stadium was expanded again and ended up with a seating capacity of 61,000. This is also incorrect. Mile High Stadium for football sat 76,000 fans. The Broncos fans are a supportive group and regularly filled that stadium to capacity for Broncos games and led the NFL for several seasons in average attendance. One last thing, the Broncos used the University of Denver Football stadium for some preseason games and early season games during the early to mid-60's because the baseball team (Denver Bears) were still playing out their seasons until early October in some years. Splitting hairs I know, but I believe these are little facts that should be researched prior to writing copy for your narration. Thanks again for the enjoyable video.
And RFK Stadium, Veteran Stadium, The Kings Dome, The Metrodome, Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium, 3 River Stadium and the Old Yankee Stadium. Franklin Stadium like the Astrodome has no business being on this list because both those stadiums due still exist they are just no longer active. Astrodome see part 1 of this.
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One of Mile High Stadiums "claims to fame" (if such a thing could be said of it), was the movable East stands installed beginning in 1975. During the spring and summer when the minor league Denver Bears played, the stands were in the "retracted" position, turf was placed over the concrete "tracks" (pads, really), and served as the backdrop to the left outfield and part of center field. During football season, the stands were hydraulically moved in 145 feet, joining up flush with the north stands.
If memory serves, moving the stands could be done in something around six hours to accommodate instances when both baseball season and football season overlapped. Though I seem to remember the schedules being manipulated to mostly avoid having both teams playing home games in the same week, it was theoretically possible for the Bears to use the stadium during the week, and the Broncos cold use it that weekend. Or, conversely, the Bears could use it over the weekend during football season while the Broncos were out of town.
If you ever do a part 3, consider Detroit's Tiger Stadium. It had a rather long history, and the Lions played there up to 1974.
Riverfront Stadium actually did have logos on the field for the Bengals, they did put a helmet on the 50:yard line, and in one end zone, it said “Cincinnati” and in the other end zone, “Bengals”
Not until the final years at Cinergy/Riverfront
Yeah I used to live 16 blocks away from Mile high stadium as a kid in love watching the broncos play and loved every bit of it you still love it now cuz ira the last game I used to work with him almost 19 98-90 90 seasonal until I came down here and Nashville TN as for now
Franklin Field had an infamous moment during an Eagles game as a man dressed as Santa Claus was booed and pelted with snowballs while walking on the track.
"THe fans in Philadelphia are so mean, they would boo a funeral"--Bo Belinsky.
That's where the booing Santa Claus reputation started
Philadelphia sports fans are the worst
Plus it still exists so not sure why it was included in this video..... Should have done Shibe Park or Veterans Stadium for Philly stadiums no longer in existence.
Fun Fact: In 2004 Franklin Field held a rugby league international with the United States Hawks playing host to the Australian Kangaroos, who at that point had been World Champions since 1975. The match was called the Liberty Bell Cup.
Now the Australian's did win the game, eventually. But the very much unfancied USA team almost caused the boilover of the century. They actually led Australia 24-6 at half time and it was only the superior overall fitness of the professional Aussies (the Hawks were very much amateurs) that saw the Kangaroos finally run out 36-24 winners.
I have seen many baseball games at riverfront stadium and loved every second of it
Two videos on old NFL stadiums and I *STILL* don't see War Memorial Stadium "The Rockpile" in Buffalo! Grr!
Right ?!
Oh, Stupendous!
The Broncos were originally an AFL team. They didnt become an NFL club until the merger.
Thanks for this interesting video. I'd like to suggest a correction to the audio narration of the video, At the 18:18 mark in reference to Denver's Bears Stadium, you mentioned that in the early 1960's, the City of Denver took over of the stadium and expanded it to 50,000 seats in part of an agreementl with the National Football League. This statement is incorrect. At that time, (early 1960's) the city of Denver and the Denver Broncos football team were part of the AFL, or American Football League. A merger agreement between the two leagues would take place in 1966, with the two leagues eventually merging for the 1970 football season. Additionally, the name change from Bears Stadium to Mile High Stadium didn't officially happen until the 1969 season. Also, you mentioned that the stadium was expanded again and ended up with a seating capacity of 61,000. This is also incorrect. Mile High Stadium for football sat 76,000 fans. The Broncos fans are a supportive group and regularly filled that stadium to capacity for Broncos games and led the NFL for several seasons in average attendance. One last thing, the Broncos used the University of Denver Football stadium for some preseason games and early season games during the early to mid-60's because the baseball team (Denver Bears) were still playing out their seasons until early October in some years. Splitting hairs I know, but I believe these are little facts that should be researched prior to writing copy for your narration. Thanks again for the enjoyable video.
Small correction. The Rapids weren't established until 1996; Major League Soccer's innaugural season.
Evidently you forgot the NFL Stadium in Indianapolis called the Hoosier/RCA Dome for the NFL Colts
And RFK Stadium, Veteran Stadium, The Kings Dome, The Metrodome, Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium, 3 River Stadium and the Old Yankee Stadium. Franklin Stadium like the Astrodome has no business being on this list because both those stadiums due still exist they are just no longer active. Astrodome see part 1 of this.
Franklin Field has the distinction of being the oldest stadium in the United States, having been built in 1895.
Part 1 and 2 still no Kansas City municipal stadium 😢
The Milwaukee Braves didn’t move to Turner Field, it was the Atlanta Braves
Podia fazer uma série sobre os estádios da MLB que fecharam.
RCA dome
three rivers?
Terrible audio
English tart
Still miss the old riverfront 🏟 the owner was better back then as well