Bill's Ballpark Journal

One Summer -- 30 Ballparks!


And here's another ambitious soul who set out to see the world!  Well, the world of Major League Baseball, that is! 

Bill with the foul ball he snared at Coors Field

Bill Verkuilen of Minnetonka, Minnesota (a Twin Cities suburb), found himself with the time to accomplish something significant.  Happily, he decided to make that accomplishment seeing all 30 MLB stadiums in a single summer (and for good measure in early 2003, he added Cincinnati's new park and the Expos' part-time home in Puerto Rico).  You'll enjoy reading the story behind his quest in the "Intro" entry.

Interestingly, along the way, he accomplished another dream of a lot of fans:  grabbing a foul ball during a game (see the photo).

You'll enjoy reading Bill's entries.  He assesses the various stadiums with brutal honesty by employing clever "award" categories, all with a touch of humor.

So have fun with the entries below ... and every once in a while, stop and think about how remarkable this accomplishment is!  After all, how many baseball fans actually attend games in all 30 MLB stadiums in a single season?

By the way, if want to contact Bill, you can e-mail him at biggbill@hotmail.com.  

Intro - The story behind the quest, and some tips about how to do it yourself

Entry #1 - Pro Player Stadium 

Entry #2 - Tropicana Field

Entry #3 - Turner Field

Entry #4 - Minute Maid Park

Entry #5 - The Ballpark In Arlington

Entry #6 - Kauffman Stadium

Entry #7 - Busch Stadium

Entry #8 - Coors Field

Entry #9 - Network Associates Coliseum

Entry #10 - Edison International Field

Entry #11 - Dodger Stadium

Entry #12 - Bank One Ballpark

Entry #13 - Qualcomm Stadium

Entry #14 - Pacific Bell Park

Entry #15 - Safeco Field

Entry #16 - Miller Park

Entry #17 - Comiskey Park

Entry #18 - Cinergy Field

Entry #19 - Jacobs Field

Entry #20 - PNC Park

Entry #21 - Comerica Park

Entry #22 - SkyDome

Entry #23 - Olympic Stadium

Entry #24 - Yankee Stadium

Entry #25 - Shea Stadium

Entry #26 - Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Entry #27 - Veterans Stadium

Entry #28 -  Fenway Park

BONUS Entry - Cooperstown

Entry #29 - Wrigley Field

Entry #30 - HHH Metrodome  He did it!  All 30 in one season!!

BONUS Entry - Summary of Trip

NEW FOR 2003  Entry #31 - Great American Ballpark

NEW FOR 2003  Entry #32 - Hiram Bithorn Stadium


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