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10-26-2016, 09:47 AM
RE: Anyone been to a World Series game?
(10-26-2016, 08:01 AM)sshissler Wrote: Went to both game 1 and 2 in Tampa in 2008... djohn - didn't realize you were in Tampa!
I am just south in Sarasota, but go to a few Rays games every year. In 2008 I went to a game for each of the playoff rounds and the World Series.
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10-26-2016, 10:04 AM
RE: Anyone been to a World Series game?
I had tickets to both of the games in Texas in 2010 against SF. But I didn't go to either one. Had work-related stuff come up at the last minute and wasn't able to go.
Probably as close as I'll get since Texas doesn't look to be getting back anytime soon.
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10-26-2016, 12:35 PM
RE: Anyone been to a World Series game?
We had three games here in 2010 -- trust me, I went to all 3 --- and we only won game 3. And with your drive, it had to be even harder to plan.
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10-26-2016, 06:48 PM
RE: Anyone been to a World Series game?
In my previous life as a sportswriter, I covered one of the 2002 WS games between the Giants and Angels at AT&T Park (I think it was called PacBell Park back then).
I have never seen so many media people in one place at one time - you literally were packed shoulder to shoulder after the game and it was almost impossible to get around.
It was a great experience, but one of those things I only need to do once - kind of like when I went to Times Square on New Year's with my girlfriend at the time!
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10-26-2016, 06:52 PM
RE: Anyone been to a World Series game?
I was lucky enough to go to 1996 World Series game 6 and watch the Yankees win. Also, I went t game one of the ALCS that year where some Maier kid got a Jeter home run. Both games are something I will never forget. One great experience.
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10-27-2016, 10:24 AM
RE: Anyone been to a World Series game?
Last time I went to a WS games was 1989 in SF and an earthquake hit. So I see it as bad luck now.
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10-27-2016, 11:09 AM
RE: Anyone been to a World Series game?
I was at the 2010 WS at watching the Rangers and Giants. It was a blast. I should have gotten the standing room only for I dont think I sat down through the whole game.
On a side note I stayed in the Stadium 2 hours after the game mainly for the crowd to leave and for me to sober up so I would not get a DWI. I bet I spent 100.00 on beer at 5.00 a bottle I had 6 or 7 before the game started and I was the first one in line to get in. I was at the ball park 4 hours before it started. After the game I drove approx 200 miles before I had to pull over and sleep so I could make it home alive (approx 300 mile trip)