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After sitting through those postseason epics, he's a regular marathon man.(MLB WORLD SERIES)
After attending several Astros playoff games in his hometown of Houston last month, Phillies executive Gordon Lakey can add a unique line to a resume that includes more than 3,000 major league games seen: He has attended the longest (by elapsed time) regular-season, postseason and World Series games ever. Memorable moments from his long days at the yard:
May 8-9, 1984, Comiskey Park, Chicago: 25 innings, 8 hours, 6 minutes. White Sox 7, Brewers 6.
"This was the most memorable game I've ever seen. I can remember it better than some of the games I saw this year. Because of a 1 a.m. curfew on American League games then, it was played over two days. Tom Seaver pitched the final inning for the win, then started and won the regularly scheduled game that night. Brewers third baseman Randy Ready threw a ...
- Houston Astros Fans React to New Minute Maid Park Name.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News June 6, 2002 700+ words
...Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jun. 6--Minute Maid Park promises to bring new meaning to phrases such...it around, try it on and see if it fits. "Minute Maid Park. Minute Maid Park." And then, the verdict. "Nah, it doesn...
- Houston Astros and The Minute Maid Company Expand Long-Term Partnership; Astros...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 5, 2002 700+ words
...said Donald R. Knauss, president and CEO, Minute Maid North America. "We've been a proud part...Astros Field, which will be rechristened "Minute Maid Park." The popular Minute Maid Squeeze Play attraction at the stadium will...
- 2005 World Series Fun Food Facts: Minute Maid Park.
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 21, 2005 700+ words
...expects to serve at each game at Minute Maid Park during the Fall Classic...burritos Lucky suite holders at Minute Maid Park will dine on: --500 baked...concession and premium food at Minute Maid Park, ARAMARK also provides the...
- Cisco and WAMS Team to Provide Minute Maid Park With World-Class Wi-Fi Solution.
- Press release article from: Business Wire September 20, 2004 700+ words
...Services, Inc. (WAMS) at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros...flexible wireless network -- Minute Maid Park's Wi-Fi network has the...Time Warner Cable's needs at Minute Maid Park now and in the future." The...
- Quirky Minute Maid Park set to take center stage.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Miles, Bruce October 25, 2005 700+ words
...Home sweet Dome it isn't. Minute Maid Park is a whole new ballpark, and...Cellular Field in Chicago, Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston is a climate...as any to start talking about Minute Maid Park. Two features define left field...
- Minute Maid Park to Host Gathering of Eagle Scouts May 12.
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 8, 2009 700+ words
...Keynote Speaker HOUSTON -- Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros...achievement and a common calling" at Minute Maid Park. "Although it is a small percentage...defray event costs. Doors at Minute Maid Park will open at 6:00 p.m...
- Play Ball! Houston's Minute Maid Park Welcomes 2003 Major League Baseball...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 27, 2003 700+ words
...around the country and here at Minute Maid Park have plenty of choices when...die-hard traditionalists! Minute Maid Park and ARAMARK introduce three...Coors Field -- Houston Astros/ Minute Maid Park -- Los Angeles Dodgers/ Dodger...
- Astros Fans Sought for New MLB ``I Live for This'' Commercial; Fans Invited to...
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 24, 2005 700+ words
...WHAT: Open casting call at Minute Maid Park to audition fans for a spot...m. - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston Fans should line up...and Marketing Media may enter Minute Maid Park beginning at 11:30 a.m...