Interesting, barely a mention of the St. Louis Football Cardinals who played (and sucked) there for over 20 years. When I grew up, this was considered the 'new' stadium. And though often derided as being one of the 'cookie-cutter' multi-use stadiums built in America during the 1960s, the incorporation of the Arch motif throughout the crown of upper deck, and its location right downtown along the river, made this a grand place to watch a ballgame. Oh yeah, the Beatles played there, too,
So many good memories from Old Busch stadium. Seeing Ozzie do the backflip on opening day, and watching players I loved like Willie McGee and Jose Oquendo. I loved that old stadium. My Mom took me to my first game when I was 8, She called me off sick from school to take me to the game. It was the 86 season and the Cards were playing the Braves.
Nobody ever called the Busch Stadium that was demolished Busch 2 or Sportsmans Park " Busch 1". That was just something St. Louis people did to feel good about counting to 3.
I remember playing Football against Desmet HS in the Old Busch Stadium, we used to joke around and state that was the only time Football was ever played on it's Football field
I really miss the old Busch Stadium!...It should have been left alone....So I guess they'll be ready to take the Arch down soon and turn it into a giant pretzel or something!...What a shame!...That place was sooooo grand and gothic and incredible!..Havent been to the new one since I live in Las Vegas now...but from here it looks like a giant doggy mat in the middle of the city!...Amen.
Fan friendly, what the heck does that really mean. I guess than means that fans will pay $9 for a hot dog and enjoy it. Or the fans are so friendly that they will beleive the fairy tail of the great ballpark village or anything that Bill Dimwitt tells them. By the way the new Busch is not even the nicest park in Missouri, go check out and see what they have done to the park in Kansas City for half the price of the new Busch. Kaufmann is better.
Jams, Don't take me so serious. I grew up a Yankees fan in NY and my dad is from St. Louis. So I am a closet cards fan. I just can't believe the fans buy everything the owners say. They need to wake up and realize the owners don't care about the fans and $10 beers. As long as the fans keep filling the seats with horrible teams, nothing will change. Is time for a new manager and fresh look. If something is not done in the next year, you might see Pujols in Pinstripes or at the green monster.
Busch Stadium 2 was never called busch 2 until about 5 years ago. Some local huckleberry's came up with that. And Sportsmans was never called Busch even after it was renamed.
Hey Homer. You know that I am right. How many World Series Championships do the Yankees have? I think it is 26. Do the math. Have fun with that great softball field. It looks like garbage. Nice ballpark village. It is funny that tyhe owners sold you boobs on that. If you want to see a real ballpark then come to New York. Or even go to Kansas City.
I would love to go to yankee stadium - i have mortgaged the house for 2 tix to see them vs the Indians! You are correct with 26 - and remind me when was the last one? Kudos to statement on new Busch, but yanks have not outdrawn cards in 11 years - my comment was about sprtmn pk - it was called busch 1 once old man auggie bought them around 52 ish...Dont get me started on the fact that it is now InBev Stadium....
At least the Cubs do not have a lame softball field. Nice ballpark village. Enjoy your dream Lake of the Ozarks vacation with uncle Jed you hillbilly. Cross the bridge sometime
Nice to see the St. Louis Browns acknowledged here. The Browns represented St. Louis in the American League, playing from 1902 through 1953. Decidedly less popular than the Cardinals for most of their history, the Browns' won first and only pennant in 1944. It helped that World War II depleted of the ranks of the AL's other teams. After losing far more games than they won, the Browns left St. Louis after the 1953 season and headed east. They became the Baltimore Orioles.
Interesting, barely a mention of the St. Louis Football Cardinals who played (and sucked) there for over 20 years. When I grew up, this was considered the 'new' stadium. And though often derided as being one of the 'cookie-cutter' multi-use stadiums built in America during the 1960s, the incorporation of the Arch motif throughout the crown of upper deck, and its location right downtown along the river, made this a grand place to watch a ballgame. Oh yeah, the Beatles played there, too,
hibob418 7 months ago
So many good memories from Old Busch stadium. Seeing Ozzie do the backflip on opening day, and watching players I loved like Willie McGee and Jose Oquendo. I loved that old stadium. My Mom took me to my first game when I was 8, She called me off sick from school to take me to the game. It was the 86 season and the Cards were playing the Braves.
bigjimdx 7 months ago
Nobody ever called the Busch Stadium that was demolished Busch 2 or Sportsmans Park " Busch 1". That was just something St. Louis people did to feel good about counting to 3.
colbymercury 1 year ago
I remember playing Football against Desmet HS in the Old Busch Stadium, we used to joke around and state that was the only time Football was ever played on it's Football field
sully0001 1 year ago
I really miss the old Busch Stadium!...It should have been left alone....So I guess they'll be ready to take the Arch down soon and turn it into a giant pretzel or something!...What a shame!...That place was sooooo grand and gothic and incredible!..Havent been to the new one since I live in Las Vegas now...but from here it looks like a giant doggy mat in the middle of the city!...Amen.
MrMedusaLvamp 2 years ago
This city is dead. Might as well rename em the Columbia Cardinals. Get a jump on things for the 2030's.
Heaven forbid we dismantle the welfare state - and start playing baseball on Grand and Dodier again.
grantsinmypants2 2 years ago
Its not better!.... its fan friendly thats all
budsaplenty 2 years ago
Fan friendly, what the heck does that really mean. I guess than means that fans will pay $9 for a hot dog and enjoy it. Or the fans are so friendly that they will beleive the fairy tail of the great ballpark village or anything that Bill Dimwitt tells them. By the way the new Busch is not even the nicest park in Missouri, go check out and see what they have done to the park in Kansas City for half the price of the new Busch. Kaufmann is better.
colbymercury 2 years ago
Jams, Don't take me so serious. I grew up a Yankees fan in NY and my dad is from St. Louis. So I am a closet cards fan. I just can't believe the fans buy everything the owners say. They need to wake up and realize the owners don't care about the fans and $10 beers. As long as the fans keep filling the seats with horrible teams, nothing will change. Is time for a new manager and fresh look. If something is not done in the next year, you might see Pujols in Pinstripes or at the green monster.
colbymercury 2 years ago
Busch Stadium 2 was never called busch 2 until about 5 years ago. Some local huckleberry's came up with that. And Sportsmans was never called Busch even after it was renamed.
Ballpark Village my eye.
colbymercury 2 years ago
You are an idiot without baseball knowledge - - at least historically
jamckins 2 years ago
Hey Homer. You know that I am right. How many World Series Championships do the Yankees have? I think it is 26. Do the math. Have fun with that great softball field. It looks like garbage. Nice ballpark village. It is funny that tyhe owners sold you boobs on that. If you want to see a real ballpark then come to New York. Or even go to Kansas City.
colbymercury 2 years ago
Thanks for keeping it clean and good dialogue...
I would love to go to yankee stadium - i have mortgaged the house for 2 tix to see them vs the Indians! You are correct with 26 - and remind me when was the last one? Kudos to statement on new Busch, but yanks have not outdrawn cards in 11 years - my comment was about sprtmn pk - it was called busch 1 once old man auggie bought them around 52 ish...Dont get me started on the fact that it is now InBev Stadium....
jamckins 2 years ago
The new busch is another bland cookie cutter. total crap.
colbymercury 2 years ago
ur total crap plus ur probably a cubs fan
CollinsWorldPictures 2 years ago
At least the Cubs do not have a lame softball field. Nice ballpark village. Enjoy your dream Lake of the Ozarks vacation with uncle Jed you hillbilly. Cross the bridge sometime
colbymercury 2 years ago
I hate to say that a Cubs fan is right about something, but you're right.
grantsinmypants2 2 years ago
that is when we had a real owner....auggie....please help us??
JHurd33 3 years ago
Nice to see the St. Louis Browns acknowledged here. The Browns represented St. Louis in the American League, playing from 1902 through 1953. Decidedly less popular than the Cardinals for most of their history, the Browns' won first and only pennant in 1944. It helped that World War II depleted of the ranks of the AL's other teams. After losing far more games than they won, the Browns left St. Louis after the 1953 season and headed east. They became the Baltimore Orioles.
prchristman 3 years ago