I Realize That This Is An Ancient Topic
But, if anybody has ever been seated in the Blue Grandstand Seats of Fenway Park or even in the Red Seats by Pesky's Pole, one will feel a need to visit one's Chiropractor in the Not Too Distant Future. Hence, ballparks like PNC Park, Citizen's Bank Ballpark & Citi Field, with closeness to the field, and wide concourses, make for far fewer trips to Health Care Providers.
For people of my parents' era, Ebbets Field had seating which was close to the field of play, but the seating was cramped &, yes, there were columns obstructing views. In my era, Shea Stadium in Corona, Queens, did have a certain charm like cyclonic breezes(Lol) but wider seats, though the Upper Level was so high up, one could end up on a 1st Name Basis with Pilots arriving at La Guardia Airport. Hence, with the exterior & Rotunda built, Citi Field could resemble Ebbets Field, but with much wider seats, wide concourses and knowledgeable Baseball Fans. It was in part, patterned after PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA(The Hometown of Mr Lawrence Lucchino, Esquire). And I had plenty of room to maneuver, without the fear of tumbling down several rows, unlike Shea Stadium.
But, people talk about "Old Time Charm" in regards to both Fenway Park & that North Side of Chicago Relic, Wrigley Field. Now, JUST WHAT is so charming about a ballpark, where netting is needed to keep concrete from falling on spectators(Wrigley Field)? About Outfield Grandstand at Fenway-if it wasn't for tv monitors tuned to NESN or FOX or ESPN, it would be hard to follow a game. And without a breeze, it can be rough. And the place is narrow in the aisles. Perhaps, my most comfortable seat came when I was sold a seat in the Wheelchair Row. The Folding Chair was infinitely more comfortable and roomy than any seat in the Blue Grandstand. I had some room(Red Sox-Braves & a 2 1/2 Hour Rain Delay).
THIS Is "Old Time Charm"?
For people of my parents' era, Ebbets Field had seating which was close to the field of play, but the seating was cramped &, yes, there were columns obstructing views. In my era, Shea Stadium in Corona, Queens, did have a certain charm like cyclonic breezes(Lol) but wider seats, though the Upper Level was so high up, one could end up on a 1st Name Basis with Pilots arriving at La Guardia Airport. Hence, with the exterior & Rotunda built, Citi Field could resemble Ebbets Field, but with much wider seats, wide concourses and knowledgeable Baseball Fans. It was in part, patterned after PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA(The Hometown of Mr Lawrence Lucchino, Esquire). And I had plenty of room to maneuver, without the fear of tumbling down several rows, unlike Shea Stadium.
But, people talk about "Old Time Charm" in regards to both Fenway Park & that North Side of Chicago Relic, Wrigley Field. Now, JUST WHAT is so charming about a ballpark, where netting is needed to keep concrete from falling on spectators(Wrigley Field)? About Outfield Grandstand at Fenway-if it wasn't for tv monitors tuned to NESN or FOX or ESPN, it would be hard to follow a game. And without a breeze, it can be rough. And the place is narrow in the aisles. Perhaps, my most comfortable seat came when I was sold a seat in the Wheelchair Row. The Folding Chair was infinitely more comfortable and roomy than any seat in the Blue Grandstand. I had some room(Red Sox-Braves & a 2 1/2 Hour Rain Delay).
THIS Is "Old Time Charm"?
Time For A MASSIVE Update! Memories can be made in a New Fenway Park. The Polo Grounds & Ebbets Field are long gone & many people don't miss them one bit.
Michael Leggett is a writer/actor, originally from Brooklyn, NY. While he walked through Brooklyn Neighborhoods on his way to an acting gig, he saw Brooklyn going through an incredibly beautiful renewal, in areas he wouldn't attempt to go through 15 Years ago. He can be reached at twc6462626298@gmail.com. Beware of "Fenway Park Conservationists" for they're probably sitting in The EMC Club Seats.
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