Metropolitan Stadium - Wikipedia
WEBIn October 1960, Calvin Griffith announced that his Washington Senators would move to Metropolitan Stadium as the Minnesota Twins. The Twins played their first home game on April 21, 1961, with a loss to the new Washington Senators (now the Texas Rangers). [1]
Metropolitan Stadium: The Original Home of the Minnesota Twins
WEB5 days ago · Discover the rich history and lasting legacy of Metropolitan Stadium, the original home of the Minnesota Twins, from its storied past to its enduring influence.
September 30, 1981: Twins close Metropolitan Stadium with a loss
WEBSep 30, 1981 · The Twins finished their 21 years at Met Stadium with a record of 910-759-5. Seating capacity for the 1961 opener was 30,637. It was 45,919 by the time the team left. The team led the American League in attendance in 1963 …
Metropolitan Stadium - history, photos and more of the Minnesota Twins ...
WEBLocated about 11 miles from downtown Minneapolis, Metropolitan Stadium was the home of the Minnesota Twins for 20 seasons. The history of the stadium dates to the early 1950s when city officials began searching for a site to construct a stadium in hopes of luring a Major League Baseball franchise.
Metropolitan Stadium / Minnesota Twins / 1961-1981
WEBJan 20, 2010 · Seating: 30,637 (1961), 40,000 (1964), 45,919 (1975) Original cost: $8.5 million. Metropolitan Stadium was dedicated in September 1955 and opened on April 24, 1956 as the home of the Class AAA...
Metropolitan Stadium (Bloomington, MN) – Society for American …
WEBJan 8, 2012 · Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, served the American League’s Minnesota Twins for 21 seasons. However, it was originally the home of a minor-league team, the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association. The drive for a new ballpark for the Millers began in the 1940s.
Twins Ballparks | Minnesota Twins - MLB.com
WEBMetropolitan Stadium. Years: 1961-1981. Opened on April 24, 1956, Metropolitan Stadium hosted its first Twins game on April 21, 1961 and the Twins called it home until the end of the 1981 season. Metropolitan Stadium was demolished in 1985; its old site is currently home to Mall of America.
Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington - MNopedia
WEBThe American League team featured Twins players Earl Battey, Jim "Mudcat" Grant, Jimmie Hall, Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, and Zoilo Versalles. More stadium highlights occurred when the Twins won the 1965 American League pennant and played in their first World Series, losing 2–0 on their home field to the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven.
Then and Now: Metropolitan Stadium - The Current
WEBJun 27, 2013 · Metropolitan Stadium: 1951-1981. The Met Stadium opened in Bloomington on April 24, 1956 and was home to the minor league baseball team the Minneapolis Millers for its first four years. Starting in 1961, the stadium became home base for the Minnesota Twins and the Vikings.
METROPOLITAN STADIUM - Stadiums of Pro Football
WEBBetween the late 1970s and early 1980s Metropolitan Stadium fell into disrepair leading to the Vikings and Twins to want a new stadium. As a result, the Metrodome, a domed stadium, was built in downtown Minneapolis for both teams. The Vikings played their last game at Metropolitan Stadium on December 20, 1981.