LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 Veterans stadium was imploded a little after 7am this morning. While I have many good memories in the place, I'm not going to deny that it was one of the worst stadiums in the country. And while I will miss it, I can't wait until my first game at Citizen's Bank Park. Too bad they raised my season tickets $10 a pop, but it'll be worth it when Thome starts launching them into the 3rd deck there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veltri 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 Yeah, It was upsetting to see it go. People are going to start lining up to get a rock or something, I know they were getting rid of the chairs and everything a few weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgaronzik 1 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 Just woke up, cant wait to watch it. I think everyones got their favorite Vet memories, mine was the 1 hitter that some pittsburgh pirate pitcher threw about 10 or so years ago. It was a no hitter till there was 2 out in the 9th and then someone blooped one over the infield. The philly fans were actually on their feet rooting for the pirate pitcher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 Most of my favorite memories revolve around Mike Schmidt and Juan Samuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgaronzik 1 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 I just watched the replay on www.kyw.com. The demo guys did one hell of a job. Everything fell perfectly the whole way around. I have to drive by it tonight on my way to ref, should be really weird to see nothing there. I liked how the dust covered the Citizens Bank Park but now the crews have even more work to do to get that place ready for opening day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 My first pro ballgame was there, Orioles and Phillies in the world series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 Just woke up, cant wait to watch it. I think everyones got their favorite Vet memories, mine was the 1 hitter that some pittsburgh pirate pitcher threw about 10 or so years ago. It was a no hitter till there was 2 out in the 9th and then someone blooped one over the infield. The philly fans were actually on their feet rooting for the pirate pitcher. The pitcher was Doug Drabek, I forget who got the hit off of him but I do remember watching the game.Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted March 22, 2004 I've been to as many Phillies games there as Flyers games believe it or not. My most memorable moment at the Vet probably was the Phillies vs. Yankees. Schilling struck out 17 Yankees I believe. Also was one of my first Phillies games which makes it all the better. It's sad, Herbie never got to see the final version of Miracle, Tugger never said said his last goodbye to the Vet. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgaronzik 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2004 The pitcher was Doug Drabek, I forget who got the hit off of him but I do remember watching the game.Ryan yeah thats right, Drabek. I dont remember who got the hit either but I remember it being a nobody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moose 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2004 As a philly boy, my fav moment was snowballs at santa :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#94 3 Report post Posted March 22, 2004 Some good memories as well, not too many cause I'm still a youngin...Sad to see it go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted March 22, 2004 As a philly boy, my fav moment was snowballs at santa :) Oh hell yea! Not sure how I forgot that! I was with my brother-in-law and poured beer into the snowballs, so it looked like they were pee-filled. Almsot got booted, twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgaronzik 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2004 Anyone else drive by yet? I had to ref last night down in Aston so I passed the sports complex on my way from center city. Looked very weird to not have the vet there anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted March 23, 2004 CSN had the before and after views from different locations, looked strangly unfamiliar and erie to boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
