KANSAS CITY - Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium (37,903)

weava · March 27th, 2009, 03:32 AM

MLB

Kansas City Royals

1x Champion:
1985

57 new photos of Kauffman renovation -
http://www.kansascity.com/937/gallery/1107695.html

This thead needs to be retitled Truman Sports Complex.

Ganis · March 27th, 2009, 09:16 AM

Kauffman Stadium had an interesting design to begin with and they did a good job at renovating it. Still keeps the classic look with modern commodities. Well done.

weava · March 27th, 2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganis

Kauffman Stadium had an interesting design to begin with and they did a good job at renovating it. Still keeps the classic look with modern commodities. Well done.

The best part about this stadium is that it was the only MLB only stadium built in the 70's era when everybody else was building round multi purpose stadiums that also hosted the NFL like Vetrans, 3 rivers, Busch, cincy, ect.

Jim856796 · March 27th, 2009, 09:48 PM

Nice renovation, although they had to cut out some portions of the seating area to create the new entrances and press box/suites and had to take down one of the circular ramps.

trmather · March 27th, 2009, 10:14 PM

You lot seem to do a very good job of renovating your baseball stadiums.

This and Dodger Stadium have undergone very nice modernisations.

weava · March 28th, 2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim856796

Nice renovation, although they had to cut out some portions of the seating area to create the new entrances and press box/suites and had to take down one of the circular ramps.

The extra circular ramps were not needed.

Ganis · March 28th, 2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by trmather

You lot seem to do a very good job of renovating your baseball stadiums.

This and Dodger Stadium have undergone very nice modernisations.

Why Thank you. Hear that America, we just got payed a compliment!

KingmanIII · March 28th, 2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by trmather

You lot seem to do a very good job of renovating your baseball stadiums.

This and Dodger Stadium have undergone very nice modernisations.

The best renovations so far were to US Cellular Field (formerly New Comiskey Park) and Angel Stadium (Formerly Anaheim Stadium/Edison International Field).

Scba · March 28th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Aw, I liked all of the grass and fountains that used to be in the outfield. Very calming.

KingmanIII · March 28th, 2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scba

Aw, I liked all of the grass and fountains that used to be in the outfield. Very calming.

The fountains will still be there, and for only $7 you will be able to sit right next to them!

weava · March 28th, 2009, 05:57 PM

here is the stdium back in the 80's

[IMG]http://i43.************/2h3n8fp.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i43.************/10fvvqt.jpg[/IMG]

KingmanIII · March 28th, 2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by weava

here is the stdium back in the 80's

[IMG]http://i43.************/2h3n8fp.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i43.************/10fvvqt.jpg[/IMG]

When we first moved to KC back in '88 (I was 3 at the time) we lived in the town homes about a half-mile east of the TSC off I-70 and used to go to the games at least a few times every month (Dad would run a lap every day around both stadiums before taking me to preschool and I'd follow behind on my trike). I actually fell in love with that turf (partly because we won on it) and actually grew up liking the fake stuff moreso than natural surfaces.

Then, in '95, The K switched over to grass.

I went to my first game on the real stuff and MAN, I was absolutely blown away! Almost night and day--couldn't believe I EVER liked that old carpet!

hollandscomet · April 1st, 2009, 04:28 AM

Actually, that small photo of Kauffman Stadium isn't from the '80s, but rather from the year it opened in 1973. You can tell because that was the only year the dimensions on the outfield walls were painted in the big orange numerals soon to be replaced by smaller white ones. That photo may even be from Opening Night in '73 because the grass hadn't been sodded beyond the left center field wall and the water fountains were not operational until later that summer. And yes, the Astroturf was ugly, even from the get-go.

As for the compliment from merry 'ol England: cheers, you lot! And as I like to say, we don't need no stinking new stadium!

Scba · April 1st, 2009, 03:08 PM

Won't the fountains be blowing mist on people now?

hollandscomet · April 3rd, 2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Scba

Won't the fountains be blowing mist on people now?

Yes, and if you've ever been to Kansas City in July or August, you know how welcome the mist will be during those afternoon games!

KingmanIII · April 4th, 2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hollandscomet

Yes, and if you've ever been to Kansas City in July or August, you know how welcome the mist will be during those afternoon games!

Not if they don't clean that fountain water more often. That stuff tends to stink on hot, humid days--when they turn it off it kinda stagnates.

weava · May 2nd, 2009, 02:24 AM

She is completed

image hosted on flickr

ryebreadraz · May 2nd, 2009, 02:27 AM

The renovations are key for the franchise's stability, but I liked the lack of seats in the outfield. It made the stadium unique and the fountains looked great. Now they're kind of hidden.

nomarandlee · May 2nd, 2009, 10:30 PM

I agree, it's kinda weird seeing the outfield with seats at Kauffman and then fountains do seem a bit more hidden. Still I am glad they didn't get rid of them completely as they are one of the more unique features behind Wrigleys ivy or Fenways monster.

Hope the Royals find themselves much improved in 09.

en1044 · May 3rd, 2009, 12:48 AM

I really like what they've done here. Its great. I love how they integrated the seats into the outfield without making them the main focal point.

March 27th, 2009, 03:32 AM	#1
weava Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 888 Likes (Received): 16	KANSAS CITY - Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium (37,903) MLB Kansas City Royals 1x Champion: 1985 57 new photos of Kauffman renovation - http://www.kansascity.com/937/gallery/1107695.html This thead needs to be retitled Truman Sports Complex. Last edited by www.sercan.de; October 5th, 2012 at 11:41 AM.

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nomarandlee My Mind Has Left My Body Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 1060 W. Addison, City by the Lake Posts: 7,119 Likes (Received): 140	I agree, it's kinda weird seeing the outfield with seats at Kauffman and then fountains do seem a bit more hidden. Still I am glad they didn't get rid of them completely as they are one of the more unique features behind Wrigleys ivy or Fenways monster. Hope the Royals find themselves much improved in 09. __________________ -young middle-class lad or lass who feels elated by thinking that he or she has covered all aspects of politics and religion with the help of a few lectures by a certified conspiracy crank or by watching a straight-to-YouTube ‘documentary’. - Nadeem F. Paracha Its the buddhist in you, it's the pagan in me. Its the muslim in him, she's catholic aint she? Its the born again look it's the wasp and the jew Tell me what's goin on, I aint gotta clue - Jimmy Buffett

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en1044 Unregistered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarendon, Virginia Posts: 2,265 Likes (Received): 6	I really like what they've done here. Its great. I love how they integrated the seats into the outfield without making them the main focal point. __________________ WASHINGTON REDSKINS meh....maybe

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March 27th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#2
Ganis BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas / Amarillo Posts: 1,783 Likes (Received): 0	Kauffman Stadium had an interesting design to begin with and they did a good job at renovating it. Still keeps the classic look with modern commodities. Well done.

March 27th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#5
trmather Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Helens, Merseyside Posts: 348 Likes (Received): 4	You lot seem to do a very good job of renovating your baseball stadiums. This and Dodger Stadium have undergone very nice modernisations.

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Scba Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: US Posts: 1,408 Likes (Received): 99	Aw, I liked all of the grass and fountains that used to be in the outfield. Very calming.

March 28th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#11
weava Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 888 Likes (Received): 16	here is the stdium back in the 80's [IMG]http://i43.**********/2h3n8fp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.**********/10fvvqt.jpg[/IMG]

April 1st, 2009, 04:28 AM	#13
hollandscomet Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Raytown, MO Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	Actually, that small photo of Kauffman Stadium isn't from the '80s, but rather from the year it opened in 1973. You can tell because that was the only year the dimensions on the outfield walls were painted in the big orange numerals soon to be replaced by smaller white ones. That photo may even be from Opening Night in '73 because the grass hadn't been sodded beyond the left center field wall and the water fountains were not operational until later that summer. And yes, the Astroturf was ugly, even from the get-go. As for the compliment from merry 'ol England: cheers, you lot! And as I like to say, we don't need no stinking new stadium!

April 1st, 2009, 03:08 PM	#14
Scba Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: US Posts: 1,408 Likes (Received): 99	Won't the fountains be blowing mist on people now?

May 2nd, 2009, 02:24 AM	#17
weava Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 888 Likes (Received): 16	She is completed image hosted on flickr

May 2nd, 2009, 02:27 AM	#18
ryebreadraz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,584 Likes (Received): 1	The renovations are key for the franchise's stability, but I liked the lack of seats in the outfield. It made the stadium unique and the fountains looked great. Now they're kind of hidden.