When did Enron Field become Minute Maid Park?
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Asked by: Adam Fox
When did Enron become Minute Maid?
It opened in 2000 as the home ballpark of Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros.
Minute Maid Park.
| Former names | The Ballpark at Union Station (2000) Enron Field (2000–2002) Astros Field (February–July 2002) |
| Address | 501 Crawford Street |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
What was Minute Maid Park before?
Enron Field
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It was originally known as Enron Field before Enron Corporation went bankrupt. In 2002 the facility was known as Astros Field, then received its current name, Minute Maid Park, when the Minute Maid Company purchased the naming rights.
When did the Astros move to Enron Field?
March 30, 2000
FILE–Nolan Ryan acknowledges the crowd before throwing out the first ceremonial pitch at the new Enron Field before the inaugural exhibition game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees in this March 30, 2000 photo, in Houston.
What happened to Enron Field?
Enron agreed to sell the naming rights to Enron Field back to the Astros for $2.1 million. The company’s name is not only on the stadium, but on everything from tickets to napkins to employees’ uniforms.
What is the smallest field in MLB?
Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox
The park has the shortest distance of any field in baseball to left field (310 feet) or right field (302 feet).
Who has the deepest outfield in MLB?
12. Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros) With the deepest center field of any park in baseball—one that features a flagpole and hill that are in play—you’d think that Minute Maid Park in Houston would be more of a pitcher’s park than a hitter’s park.
Who hit the 2000 home run at Minute Maid Park?
Ballpark firsts
| Statistic | Person(s) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Astros Double | Craig Biggio | April 8, 2000 |
| First Triple | Tim Bogar | April 8, 2000 |
| First Home Run | Scott Rolen (Philadelphia Phillies) | April 7, 2000 |
| First Astros Home Run | Richard Hidalgo | April 7, 2000 |
What is the biggest MLB stadium?
List of U.S. baseball stadiums by capacity
| # | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RingCentral Coliseum | 56,782 |
| 2 | Dodger Stadium | 56,000 |
| 3 | Yankee Stadium | 54,251 |
| 4 | Coors Field | 50,144 |
Why is it called Minute Maid Park?
Before Minute Maid Park, there was the Colt Stadium and the Astrodome. Named after The Minute Maid Company after the Houston Astros expanded their partnership with them, Minute Maid Park is a one-of-a-kind ballpark that many Houstonians have fallen in love with.
Why did they get rid of Tal’s Hill?
Tal’s Hill has been a staple of the Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park since it first opened in 2000. It was announced last year that after the 2016 season, Tal’s Hill would be removed in order to build some standing room sections and a new restaurant.
Why are they called the Crawford Boxes?
They’re called “Crawford Boxes” because the left-field wall in front of the seating is parallel to Crawford Street in Downtown Houston.
Why is there a train in Minute Maid Park?
Most Astros fans know the basics of the train: It’s a 15-foot tall and 56-foot long replica of an 1862 steam locomotive that was brought to Houston when Minute Maid Park – then known as the Ballpark at Union Station – opened in 2000. Why a train? Because the west side of Minute Maid Park used to be Union Station.
How deep are the Crawford Boxes?
Deepest point – 10 feet.
