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Chase Field
Opened in 1998, Chase Field was the first stadium ever built to have a retractable roof and natural grass. With MLB, Major League Baseball's announcement that Phoenix would be awarded an expansion team, a new stadium was built. It is shaped like a huge airport hanger; construction on the stadium began November 16, 1995.
Initially the stadium was known as Bank One Ballpark. The ballpark was renamed Chase Field in September 2005 after the merger between Bank One and JP Morgan Chase. It became the first stadium with natural grass and a retractable roof that closes in five minutes, with air conditioning. After the first week of May, many games are played with the roof closed.
The Arizona Diamondbacks made their debut before a packed house at Chase Field on March 31, 1998. Over 3.6 million fans filled the ballpark to see the team during their first year of play. A four tier grandstand extends from the left field foul pole to home plate and around to the right field foul pole. Bleacher seats are behind both the left and right field fences. A 25 foot center field wall serves as the hitters back drop. The most extraordinary feature at Chase Field is the swimming pool that is located behind part of the right field fence.
Memorabilia from the Baseball Hall of Fame is located at the Cox Clubhouse. Fans can find videos and displays detailing the past of baseball at the Fox Sport Net Arizona Diamond town. Overlooking left field and third base is Friday's Front Row Sports Grill, which offers food and entertainment. Although the Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the youngest franchises in Major League Baseball, the team has had success in its young history, winning the 2001 World Series against the New York Yankees.
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