They actually allowed fans to exit the stadium through regular doors once the game was over. Because of the significant air pressure difference, it became tradition to get literally blown out of the stadium. Good times.
I'll always remember how the white roof had the effect of flattening the lightening, so there were barely any shadows. Everything felt 2 dimensional. Even on a beautiful summer day, we got to experience the bleakness of being indoors on an overcast December afternoon. It would have made for a great venue to take Lifetouch or Glamourshot photos.
In 2001 the Twins and the Montreal Expos (now the Washington Nationals) were set to be contracted, or eliminated from MLB. A Minnesota court order requiring the Twins to fulfill their lease saved the franchises. Though the Twins continue to come up short, blowing a good opportunity to make the playoffs this year, the rechristened Nationals did claim a World Series title after the Expos failed to even reach the Fall Classic.
The great inflatable toilet. We covered the whole north end zone in paver blocks for a home and patio show. Bossman asked if we could spray seal them. I said "you have a ventilation system 2nd to none. Spray whatever you want"
Super Bowls, although represented by Roman numerals, are still identified by regular numbers. Therefore, Super Bowl XXVI is normally referred to as Super Bowl twenty-six.
No, it isn't. The Metrodome (and you can easily look this up) was an enormous financial success. It was in use almost daily for 30 years and was fully paid off almost ten years before it was demolished. It made a profit every single year it was open. Sure, it was a crappy stadium, but it worked and was actually under budget when it was built.
@@tescherman3048 from the research I did, so is US Bank Stadium, which wasn’t expected to be paid for until 2046. And it was paid off in June of last year. Honestly Minnesota sports fans are elite, they always show up to support their team. Other than the Twins, it has been over 50 years since any Minnesota team has won a championship.
@@BD-1-And-Only True, if you count the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB. Local fans can lay claim to 4 WNBA Championships, the last of which was in 2017. And the Minnesota Lynx still is one of the best in the league. That said, you're right about the men's teams. :)
@@BD-1-And-OnlyThe city still has its dues, but US Bank is all paid for by the state. To help fund the stadium pull tabs were legalized which turned out to be super successful.
@@tescherman3048We actually have 2 more recent championship wins, the first in 2019 the Whitecaps of the now defunct PHL and the MN PWHL of the new women’s hockey league this spring.
They actually allowed fans to exit the stadium through regular doors once the game was over. Because of the significant air pressure difference, it became tradition to get literally blown out of the stadium. Good times.
I can still smell the deadness inside the Dome. And the hollow sound. White ceiling. Bad cheesy nachos. What senses weren't offended?
Gay AF
@@Anthony-hu3rj haha 😆
The dome dogs that were just rinsed off and stored until the next nights game
I'll always remember how the white roof had the effect of flattening the lightening, so there were barely any shadows. Everything felt 2 dimensional. Even on a beautiful summer day, we got to experience the bleakness of being indoors on an overcast December afternoon. It would have made for a great venue to take Lifetouch or Glamourshot photos.
In 2001 the Twins and the Montreal Expos (now the Washington Nationals) were set to be contracted, or eliminated from MLB. A Minnesota court order requiring the Twins to fulfill their lease saved the franchises. Though the Twins continue to come up short, blowing a good opportunity to make the playoffs this year, the rechristened Nationals did claim a World Series title after the Expos failed to even reach the Fall Classic.
@@davidalexander8996 I briefly touched on this in my Expos video. Interesting stuff.
Loving your Dead Stadium series
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The great inflatable toilet. We covered the whole north end zone in paver blocks for a home and patio show. Bossman asked if we could spray seal them. I said "you have a ventilation system 2nd to none. Spray whatever you want"
Ah, the dome. Game 163 vs Tigers there. Best game of my life. If you bring binoculars you could tell who was who
@@sanryam haha. Thank god for binoculars 👀
Super Bowls, although represented by Roman numerals, are still identified by regular numbers. Therefore, Super Bowl XXVI is normally referred to as Super Bowl twenty-six.
I’ve heard it go both ways. Some people say the Roman version, some don’t.
Super Bowl Ex Ex Vee Eye!
Horrible stadium. It was essentially a tv stadium for football. Baseball in the Metrodome was a parody.
And the county is still paying for the Metrodome
No, it isn't. The Metrodome (and you can easily look this up) was an enormous financial success. It was in use almost daily for 30 years and was fully paid off almost ten years before it was demolished. It made a profit every single year it was open. Sure, it was a crappy stadium, but it worked and was actually under budget when it was built.
@@tescherman3048 from the research I did, so is US Bank Stadium, which wasn’t expected to be paid for until 2046. And it was paid off in June of last year. Honestly Minnesota sports fans are elite, they always show up to support their team. Other than the Twins, it has been over 50 years since any Minnesota team has won a championship.
@@BD-1-And-Only True, if you count the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB. Local fans can lay claim to 4 WNBA Championships, the last of which was in 2017. And the Minnesota Lynx still is one of the best in the league. That said, you're right about the men's teams. :)
@@BD-1-And-OnlyThe city still has its dues, but US Bank is all paid for by the state. To help fund the stadium pull tabs were legalized which turned out to be super successful.
@@tescherman3048We actually have 2 more recent championship wins, the first in 2019 the Whitecaps of the now defunct PHL and the MN PWHL of the new women’s hockey league this spring.