![]() ![]() It was a large red rotary-dial phone, the type you tell the kids about. The first thing I noticed when I entered Cooper Stadium was the old-fashioned telephone at the main desk. The team will play 2009 and beyond at a new downtown ballpark. Go straight at the light to enter our main driveway, Driveway #1, or turn left to enter Driveway #2 or Driveway #3.Ĭooper Stadium closed a long run as home to the Clippers in September 2008. Directions from the south: take I-71 N to I-70 W. Go straight at the light to enter our main driveway, Driveway #1, or turn left to enter Driveway #2 or Driveway #3. Directions from the north: take I-71 S or ST. Editor’s note: This story dates from the final season pro baseball was played at Cooper Stadium.ĭimensions: 355L, 385LC, 400C, 365RC, 330RĪddress/Directions: 1155 W. It is not hard to sit down, close your eyes and envision Nick Cullop hitting one of his 22 triples in 1933, Harry Brecheen sneaking strike three past an unsuspecting hitter or Willie Stargell flogging a shot into Dysart Park behind the right fence. ![]() ![]() But the main gist of a visit here is to experience old-time baseball in an old-time setting with old-time values. ![]() One of the oldest ballparks in North America still in use in affiliated ball (it opened in 1932), Cooper has added a few modern amenities like rooftop suites, a picnic area and some between-inning activities. Protip: the seats along the third base line are nice, but make sure you bring your shades because that sun set shines directly in your eyes blocking your view… of more hot dogs.By Kevin Reichard on Novemin Minor-League Baseball, Visits A few extra bucks could be the difference between catching a fly ball and never coming close. Two quarters will get you five hot dogs and that’s damn near an entire pack from the store. Think of the money you’ll be saving on dinner (and potentially breakfast the next day if you wear cargo shorts). 1.) Go Crazy And Buy More Expensive Tickets If this is you, mixed drinks are your happy alternative. For other people (me), beer and carbonation fills the stomach too quickly leaving no room for more hot dogs. If this is you, you know the fuel to your fire. For some people, beer is the magical elixir that allows them to devour hot dogs like Joey Chestnut (*not literally). This tip is more of a “check yourself before you wreck yourself” thing. Take it easy on the first run through and save some room for dessert: more dime-a-dogs. The hot dog slinging has slowed down and the lines aren’t nearly as long. This is when you should have your second wind. At a certain moment during the game, bellies are going to get full and the rush for more food slows down. This leads me to my next point….ĭogs at the beginning of the game taste better than dogs later, but there is a Goldie Locks point. Being first in the gates means you have first crack at the fresh hot dogs that weren’t made at lightening speed to keep up with orders. starts, the gates open one hour before opening pitch. starts, the gates will open 90 minutes prior to opening pitch. This is a no brainer, but it pays to be in the know. Beyond the insanely cheap Sugardale hot dogs, children under the age of 2 get in for free! 4.) Be Early (duh!) 5.) Bring The Little Onesĭime-A-Dog night is a great way to change up the speed of things throughout your weekdays without having to tank a ton of money into entertainment. Be prepared, pack the little chalky tablets. Hot dogs are hotbeds for hidden ingredients, and you don’t know when one will drop a missile of indigestion upon you. 6.) Bring the Tums, hunĭon’t be a hero, bring the anti-acid. Here’s a six tips to making the most of Dime-A-Dog night. But this is just the tip of the iceberg, and we are here to help. You can expect longer lines, but everyone is just getting hot dogs so you can also expect them to move relatively quickly. Surviving this madness, however, is an art unto itself. And you do realize how many dogs you can get for $20 right? That’s 200 dogs, dawg! How many hot dogs can you put down in nine innings? To beer, or to not to beer that is the potentially bloated question. The Columbus Clipper’s Dime-A-Dog Night is not only a chance to enjoy America’s pastime, it’s a chance to test your eating endurance. We’re talking baseball, and more specifically, we’re talking hot dogs you can buy for just 10 pennies. We aren’t talking about summer festivals, either. Warmer days are finally here and it’s that time of the year everyone can’t stop talking about. ![]()
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