Progressive Field

My first post is about a place near and dear to my heart, Progressive Field!

This picture was taken by me on Opening Day at Progressive Field in 2012.

Formerly known as Jacob's Field, or simply "The Jake", the stadium was given the name Progressive Field in 2008.  The first game played at the stadium was on April 4, 1994 and hosted 43,863 people for that game. A record 455 straight sellout games have been recorded at the stadium between 1995 and April 4, 2001. 

In 2012 the Indians were part of history when their Opening Day game against the Toronto Blue Jays lasted 16 innings.  The previous MLB record was 15 innings; one of those games was on April 19, 1960 between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians and the second game was on April 13, 1926 between Washington and Philadelphia.

Progressive Field is a great place to see a ball game; almost every single seat in the stadium is a good seat! The stadium has a vast amount of food options such as hot dogs, nachos, burger, steak sandwiches, pizza, gourmet pretzels and plenty of beer! Also at the stadium, located in centerfield, is Heritage Park; Heritage Park houses the Indians Hall of Fame.  Near Gate C is Kidsland which is a great place for parents to take their kids to play during the game.

"The Jake", as many diehard fans still call it, is a great place to see a game as an adult or child. I've had many memories here, including attending Opening Day with my dad every year.  If you're ever in the area I suggest you make a visit! :)

ABOVE: The 14th inning stretch at the 2012 home opener at Progressive Field.

ABOVE: "455 The Fans" is painted on a wall in the outfield of Progressive Field because of the 455 consecutive sellout games.

ABOVE: Taking in a game behind home plate at Progressive Field.

SOURCES:
http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/al/ProgressiveField.htm
http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2012/04/post_142.html
http://mlb.mlb.com/ballparks/stadium_maps.jsp?c_id=cle
And experience! :)

Cleveland Indians Website:
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=cle