I stood at the front gate of Fenway park, home of the Boston Red Sox, where the Green Monster stands tall, the year of 2013. As soon as I walked in through the front gate, the warm smell of hot buttery popcorn made my mouth water with comfort. This familiar smell brought me back to the times I went to baseball games with my Dad and grandfather. The spots of spilled soda stains stick and sizzle on the cold hard concrete floors surrounding the stadium. The steam of a freshly boiled hot dog fills my nostrils with delight. A few moments later the umpire had a scratchy voice that emitted through the stadium and announced, “Play Ball”. Then the fans all seated waiting for the game to begin. After a few minutes the 1st inning began and one of the most …show more content…
historic sports in American history was about to take place. My specifically dark ink typed ticket, showed my designated seat number 56, row 17 next to third base.
I looked through the crowd of people in my row all dressed out in their home spirit team. The bloody red color of the B spelling Boston on the jerseys with the ketchup stains on the fans shirts. Compared to the field of precisely cut grass, so green and handled with care. The sand finely grained, wetted and pearly white paint coats the sand connecting the bases together. Each base is dusted and cleaned so that even those in nosebleed seats can recognize the famous bases that get used for stealing and home runs. I watched as the players marched out on to the field with only pure testosterone that drives them. The first pitch of the game struck the catcher's mitt like a bullet; I can hear the ball whistle in the air striking the tough fibers of the leather brown mitt. It was a strike; both teams were evenly matched, this final game would decide who would win the pennant. The St. Louis Cardinals held pride being on top of their division. The game went on into overtime Both sides were exhausted with sweat rolling down their faces and adrenaline pumping. The Red Sox were the last to bat before the game would come to an
end. As the game went on it reached to the final pitch of the game and David Ortiz was up to bat. A young man full of ambitions stepped up to the plate with extreme concentration. The pitcher steadied his hand and begins the wind up focusing on the catcher's glove. The gleaming bright LED lights shine upon the field as it glows up. The fans all on their feet, with the score tied 4-4. The ball comes rocketing towards the plate it looks like a fastball and David Ortiz swings his bat and a piece of wood splinters off the bat.
Baseball is one of the world's greatest sports and is played almost everywhere in the world. It is also one of the most historic games. The main historic part of baseball deals with the ballparks, the cities, and the teams that have been around for such a long time. Then you have the one and only Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Fenway Park is the longest standing and is still being used of all the Major League ballparks in the United States. Throughout the 100 years of Fenway Park's existence it has been built, named, burned down, rebuilt, and a whole lot of adding on to the ballpark.
At the time, I was not impressed with the “American” sport, but now that I have read Stephen Jay Gould’s essay, “The Creation Myths of Cooperstown,” I will have something to say when the subject arises. Don’t get me wrong: I didn’t like America’s baseball then and I don’t like it now. I do, however, enjoy thinking critically and so I, too, am drawn to that great wad of spit we call baseball because the heterosexual ego and rabid patriotism hiding behind its dirty, sweaty disposition have appeared on my radar screen. Thanks to Gould, I now have the ability to let go of my hostility toward an innocent sport and see the hostility for what it really is: anger towards the males who use baseball as an excuse to unleash their violent hormonal urges.
‘Field of Dreams’ is a diversified script that constantly evolves, but mainly revolves around the game of baseball, ‘the greatest game ever invented’. The game that according to some avid spectators, completely and thoroughly transcends and binds the country to past, present, and future--generation to generation. In this movie this national pastime represents an avenue that finds the connection to the soul of a great audience; somehow insinuating that baseball acts as a means of fulfilling individual spiritual needs. These needs are that of a ‘sense of belonging’, a need to participate in sport, either vicariously as a spectator or directly as a participant. Moreover the desire to engage in distraction and play may be intrinsic to the human psyche. The theme throughout the movie was based on the legendary story of the Chicago White Sox of 1919, where the question was raised on the issue of the team’s “sportsmanship” and the ethical behavior of several teammates during the World Series. This left the image of America’s most idolized team tarnished and lead up to a ban of eight players from the sport; for an ‘unsportsmanlike’ like conduct in the series. The public view of the game up until then was that of perfection, it was clean and straight; but afterwards, the lack of fair play especially coming from such highly ranked players, ended up affecting fans’ enthusiasm for the entire sport. As the movie nears its ending, Robinson evolved on the concept of having utterly devoted fans and as if in a mystified manner drew them in to this already mystical place, just to have them see the most idolized team of ‘the golden age’ play once again.
I see young boys playing baseball the team in green is pitching and in blue they are batting. There are bleachers that have many spectators, the majority in ball caps. The weather is windy outside but warm with direct sunlight form the crystal clear blue sky. Several parents are standing shouting and cheering. One parent is upset with the out call from the umpire later she is clapping over a call the umpire makes. I view the pitcher and the catcher communicating through hand gestures. The pitcher of the green team throws ball up and pats against left glove two times before each toss. I see cars parked everywhere and people coming and going. The birds are singing and picking up sunflower
On an unusually warm, November morning, Dad and I waited for a train to Chicago to attend the 2016 Cubs World Series Parade; I was thrilled to finally get close to the Cub players and the World Series trophy. Little did I know that seven million people were also attending the parade that warm November day. During this adventure my dad and I got to know each other and became super close.
A travel of over 3000 miles for some, a 210 mile drive for me, just to arrive at the biggest gathering of over 1,500 twelve year olds; all just to play baseball. The only place that would be suitable for such an event is Cooperstown Dream Parks, every baseball players heaven. Cars have come to Cooperstown from everywhere for this week long tournament. I met children my age from all over the United states. I became friends with kids from Ohio, Illinois, California, I even met a player from Puerto Rico who barely spoke any english. The windows of everyone 's car decorated with the names and numbers of teams and players. Excited baseball teams spill from their Barracks and hustle toward the already crowded seating area. Festive music played over
The text, “A Ballpark Louder Than Its Fans,” by Michael Kimmelman was written in the April 2012 New York Times, recently after the Marlins new stadium was put into service. It was written to describe the new stadium in detail and explain its purpose for being built the way it was. Kimmelman describes the unique stadium with colorful language befitting the bright building. After reading the article, it is easy to see that Kimmelman offers an insightful view of the interesting new stadium and how it should not be overlooked.
It’s a beautiful spring day in the Bronx and Natalie a 26 year old , 5’6”, brunette with piercing brown eyes is standing in line waiting to enter the stadium to watch a great clash against New York and their rival the Boston Red Sox. She can hardly contain herself. Her companions are laughing at her enthusiasm. Natalie Summers love for baseball comes from many years of being brought to the games by her mom, because of that she has become the ultimate fan. The tickets were a Christmas gift from her mom.
The marlins park was one of the most unforgettable day of my life. For, I am going to be talking and explain does day could never be forgotten. First and foremost, I was waiting for the construction for the new stadium. Second, the first time that I when with my mom and dad to the new Marlins park. Third, the time that when with my brother to the stadium. above all, this are the most important reason at Miami ballpark.
Through our exploratory interviews we have found a couple unique trends that seem to be relational to both of our interviewees. Based on the questions, answers, and conversations, we have gained a valuable amount of incite on motivations and themes that seem to underline the Fenway/Red Sox experience for college students.
There is nothing that I love to do more than go to a Chicago Cubs game. My family and I usually go to one every year now. It is my favorite time of the year. There are so many great things about Wrigley Field, from the beautiful field, to the delicious tasting food, all the way to Wrigleyville.
“Mmmmmmm.” The smell of the hot dogs linger in the air as I stroll into the Riverside Baseball Park for my evening game. I was greeted by my teammates as I found myself dropping my things off inside the dugout. The bountiful bags of sunflower seeds filled the bench as sat down to get on my baseball cleats. I grabbed my cap and was ready to head on to the field.
While debating where we should host the 2028 Summer Olympic Games there were a lot to take into consideration. Some areas we had to consider, the population, demographics, finance, stadium access, transportation and reasons why we want LA to hold the Olympic Games. We have decided The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum would be our main stadium while it can hold 93,607 people and there are other stadiums close by where we can hold smaller events such as the Staples Center, Dodger Stadium, and Rose Bowl Stadium which holds 92,542 people. These stadiums have been established for many years now are are still being used today which concluded they will not be white elephants after the Summer Olympic Games. Having more than one large arena can decrease
I have watched a lot of baseball matches in my life but the first time I went to see a baseball match will always be an important moment in my life. Since I was a kid I have been watching baseball matches on the TV but watching the game on TV it is nothing compared to witnessing an actual baseball game. It was on a cold night in the month of December; I was eight at that time and I had never been to an actual game so I was excited at that moment. As we approached the entrance of the stadium my excitement grew to the point that I could feel shivers running down my spine. At that moment, I was about to witness the event that was going to mark me for the rest of my life. Even today I can still remember the stadium, the atmosphere of the park,
I emerged from the on deck circle and walked leisurely up to home plate, eyeing down the pitcher. My old, torn up black cleats were a shovel as they buried deep into the batter’s box and my lustrous metal bat was like a broom as it swept the brown, powder-like dirt off home plate. One of my teammates was on second base and the game was tied at three to three in the final inning of the game. All I needed to do was hit the runner home for my team to win the championship, but the smoky heat shooting off my blue uniform and the glare of the orange sun blinding my brown eyes were preventing me from doing so. I looked to my coach in the dugout and he touched his elbow, then his knee, signifying that he wanted me to swing the bat. In the background above the chants of the noisy crowd, I heard my dad scream, “Wait for your pitch Mike!” It all came down to this. It all came down to this.