Dusty B, Bellevue, WA -- Apr 23, 2008 18:09 PM
10 visit(s). My rating: 6
Growing up an M's fan in the 90's, the Kingdome was the center of the action. I always remembered walking into the dome and seeing that ultra-green astro-turf. The park always had that cozy sort of feel to it. It was big, but not huge like Safeco Field is now. During the existence of the Kingdome, there would hang from the top of the dome, a set of enormous speakers. I always wondered whether they got hit by a ball. After a Mariners win, fireworks would come bursting from above the speakers. I have some pretty fond memories of growing up in the ugly wart on Seattle's skyline they call the kingdome, but none top them all, than 'the double', when Gar ripped a shot into the leftfield corner, scoring Joey, Griffey and bringing the fans to chant "raise the roof" once more. I can still hear Dave Niehaus' call on the radio today...