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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Busch_Memorial_StadiumBusch Memorial Stadium - Wikipedia

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   Built as Civic Center Busch Memorial Stadium, its official name was shortened to Busch Stadium in January 1982. [6] The stadium served as the home of the St. Louis Cardinals National League baseball team for its entire operating existence, while also serving as home to the National Football League 's Cardinals team for 22 seasons, from 1966 ...

   • Construction cost: US$24 million, ($216 million in 2022 dollars)

   • Opened: May 12, 1966; 57 years ago

3. thisgreatgame.com › ballparks-busch-memorial-stadiumThe Ballparks: Busch Memorial Stadium—This Great Game

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   After years of rickety Sportsman’s Park, Busch Memorial provided a gateway to modern times in St. Louis. They came from far and near, seduced by the vocal inflections of Harry Caray and Jack Buck via a powerful KMOX radio signal that painted the Midwest red.

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   What is the history of the Busch Memorial Stadium?

   • It was a good way to inaugurate the new Busch Memorial Stadium downtown. More than 46,000 Cardinals fans attended that first game in the $24 million stadium on May 12, 1966. It was round in shape to accommodate baseball and football, and its partial roof complimented the new Gateway Arch three blocks away.

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   What is Busch Stadium known for?

   • Busch Stadium was called one of the best stadiums in the country when it opened. Mark McGwire 62nd and 70th homeruns. 118 steals by Lou Brock in 1974. Home to Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith. Astroturf replaced natural grass in 1970 in order for the stadium to be converted from football to baseball easier.

   BUSCH STADIUM - Ballparks of Baseball

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   Will Busch Memorial Stadium be demolished?

   • Busch Memorial Stadium undergoes construction along with one of its two parking garages (in foreground), as seen here from the just-completed Gateway Arch. Many of the darker colored buildings on the far side would be demolished as part of the redevelopment effort south of downtown St. Louis. (Flickr—Missouri State Archives)

   The Ballparks: Busch Memorial Stadium—This Great Game

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   How many people attend Busch Stadium a year?

   • Attendance steadied at a minimum of three million per year. St. Louis won a last pennant at Busch in 2004, but failed to cap a third World Series crown when they obliged the Boston Red Sox with their first world title since 1918.

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5. www.ksdk.com › article › features55 years ago this week, St. Louis welcomes new Busch Stadium

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   Apr 2, 2021 · Busch Memorial Stadium would be home to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Football Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams for the next 40 years. Oh, and the home team won that first game at the new...

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6. www.pro-football-reference.com › stadiums › STL99Busch Stadium History | Pro-Football-Reference.com

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   Busch Stadium History. 250 Stadium Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63102. Years Active: 1966-1995 ( 163 games) Known As: Civic Center Busch Memorial Stadium (1966-1981), Busch Stadium (1982-1995) Surfaces: grass (1966-1969), astroturf (1970-1995) Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1966-1987) Regular Season: 81-72-6.

7. www.stltoday.com › news › archivesMay 12, 1966: the opening of the new Busch Stadium was a tub ...

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   May 12, 2023 · ST. LOUIS • Lou Brock smacked a Phil Niekro knuckleball up the middle in the 12th inning to score Curt Flood and beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3. It was a good way to inaugurate the new Busch...

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9. www.ballparksofbaseball.com › busch-stadium-2Busch Stadium - history, photos and more of the St. Louis ...

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   New ownership retrofitted Busch Stadium in 1995 after football was no longer played at the stadium. Grass replaced the Astroturf, new seats were added, and new scoreboards were added. The bullpens were placed behind the outfield fence, and the area behind the outfield was spruced up.

10. ballparkmuseum.com › sportsmans-parkSportsman's Park - National Ballpark Museum

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    The ballpark (by then known as Busch Stadium, but still commonly called Sportsman’s Park) was also the home to professional football: in 1923, it hosted St. Louis’ first NFL team, the All-Stars, and later hostsd St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League from 1960 (following the team’s relocation from Chicago) until 1965, with Busch Mem...