The latest (1/21/2009) latest flythrough of the new College World Series ballpark in Omaha, Neb. In addition to serving as the home to the NCAA College World Series for the next 25 years, the ballpark will provide numerous sports and entertainment opportunities throughout the year, including professional and collegiate baseball, outdoor concerts and special events.
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Coca-Cola Park Visit: Ballpark Digest
Ballpark Digest visits Coca-Cola Park, the home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League). From http://www.ballparkdigest.com.
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Modern Woodmen Park, Quad Cities
Babes in a hot tub! OK, that was some blatant trolling for page views. This video is really a look at Modern Woodmen Park, the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Midwest League. New owners have breathed new life into the old place, installing a Tiki Bar, a Tiki Bed and a hot tub. The moves work, with attendance up dramatically this season. From Ballpark Digest (http://www.ballparkdigest.com).
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Walkthrough of DECC 2, Duluth
A walkthrough of the new DECC 2 arena in Duluth, slated to be the home of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs and other area hockey teams. Courtesy of HOK Sport. From Arena Digest (http://www.arenadigest.com).
Ballparkdigest.com visits Nationals Park, the new home of the Washington Nationals. Sporting a green design, tons of concessions and a modern look, Nationals Park may have much going for it but has failed to click with fans. From www.ballparkdigest.com.
It has been one of the league's glittering jewels for 36 years. But even Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs, can use a little repair and renovation work. When completed (and that won't be until 2010), the Arrowhead project will include a doubling of concourse space, 50 percent more concession stands, 80 percent more restrooms, new video boards and glitzy new suite, club and lounge areas. Video courtesy of HOK Sport. From http://www.footballstadiumdigest.com.
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Walkthrough animation of new Omaha College World Series ballpark
This animation shows the plans for a new College World Series ballpark in downtown Omaha, scheduled to open in April 2010. The ballpark will replace Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium and is being designed by HDR, HOK Sport and the DLR Group. Animation courtesy of HOK Sport. From www.collegebaseballdigest.com and www.ballparkdigest.com
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Gary Coleman steps up to the plate in his professional baseball debut
Former child star Gary Coleman -- of Different Strokes fame -- steps up to the plate after signing a one-day contract with the Madison Mallards of the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. The ending is a shocker, to say the least.
Former child star Gary Coleman -- yes, the Different Strokes actor -- signs a one-day contract with the Madison Mallards despite being a little long in the tooth to play in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. Video courtesy of the Madison Mallards; from www.ballparkdigest.com.
Need a Tenzing Norgay to guide you through the ins and outs of ballpark travel? Ballpark Digest is the authoritative Internet guide to ballpark news and travel. This commercial, which unveiled this week on ESPNU, is a humorous look at the site and its fans
This is a video shot at Dehler Park two days before its grand opening. Dehler Park is the home of the Billings Mustangs (rookie; Pioneer League) and replaces venerable Cobb Field. From www.Ballparkdigest.com.
Here's the Richmond Braves in-game promo video for July entitled Are They Ready....To Play Today? The video is molded after Will Ferrell's YouTube video pay my rent where a baby is trying to collect rent from an adult. In our video manager Dave Brundage is being played by a 2 year old and R-Braves players are acting like 2 year olds and trying to prove they are ready to play the game.
This is the 2008 Texas League All-Star Intro Video played prior to the teams running out to their positions, viewed only once at the game. This is the high-resolution version. Produced by Jacob Neimeyer of the Springfield Cardinals, courtesy of the Springfield Cardinals. From www.ballparkdigest.com.
Emily the Intern describes her duties with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League): making sure the hot tub is hot and the beer is cold, among other things. Used as a local TV spot by the team. From www.ballparkdigest.com.
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