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| STADIUM SEAT HISTORY |
WELCOME TO AUTHENTIC STADIUM SEATS, HOME
OF VINTAGE SEATS FROM 20+ STADIUM INCLUDING
YANKEE STADIUM SEATS, TIGER STADIUM SEATS,
FORBES FIELD SEATS ETC..
OF VINTAGE SEATS FROM 20+ STADIUM INCLUDING
YANKEE STADIUM SEATS, TIGER STADIUM SEATS,
FORBES FIELD SEATS ETC..
| 1931 SAN FRANCISCO SEALS/SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: San Francisco, CA This is a rare seat find from recently renovated Tacoma Rainer minor league stadium. The Seals played from 1931 to 1958 (Joe DiMaggio had 61 game hitting streak in 1933,Lefty O’Doul. 1958 & 1959 the giants moved here from New York: Willie Mays, Orlando Cepeda, Willie McCovey, Felipe Alou, Dusty Rhodes etc… 1953 MILWAUKEE COUNTY STADIUM Milwaukee,WI HOME OF THE National League Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) American League Chicago White Sox (1968-1969) 20 games American/National League Milwaukee Brewers (1970-2000) National Football League Green Bay Packers (1953-1992) 3 games yr These wooden seats were installed in 1953 & removed in 2000. They are all original as put in 1953. These seats have seen: HOF Eddie Mathews,HOF Warren Spahn, Willie Mays 4 hr game (1961),Harvey Haddix 12 in perfect game, Hank Aaron last home run 755,Nolan Ryan’s 300th Win, Robin Younts 3000th Hit, Paul Molitors 39 Hit Streak, Gorman Thomas, Rollie Fingers, Bob Uecker, Sammy Sosa & Mark McGwires 64th & 65th home runs (1998),Ricky Hendersons 119th steal plus 1955 & 1975 All-Star Games, World Series 1957, 1958 & 1982. Also from mid 50’s to mid 90’s The Green Bay Packers played 3 games a year here with the likes of: Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung, Lynn Dickey etc.. We picked these seats up from contractor who removed the seats from County Stadium in 2000. We have rows of three & free standing available (these were not available to the public). We also have the bricks that were taken after demolition. 1935 CROSLEY FIELD STADIUM Cincinnati, Ohio HOME OF THE National League Cincinnati Reds (1912-1970) Negro American League Cincinnati Tigers (1937) Negro American League Cincinnati Clowns (1942-1945) These seats were installed in the upper deck in 1935. They are restored to their original dark green color (we left the original paint under the new coats of paint to assure authenticity). These seats were removed at the end of the 1970 season & were used in the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. These seats were then removed from the arena in 1993. These classic seats have seen such history as Bucky Walters, Johnny Vander Meer (2 no hitters back to back),Joe Nuxhall(15 yr old debut),Ted Kluszewski,Frank Robinson,Pete Rose,Tony Perez, Johnny Bench,Satchel Paige (oldest pitcher all star game 1953),Hank Aaron 3000 hit (1970),All-Star Games (1938 & 1953), World Series (1939,1940 & 1961). Plus Josh Gibson homerun over the Laundry building in left field (in the Negro Leagues) some say longest ball ever hit at Crosley. We also obtained rare 1912 free standing Crosley seats these were 1rst installed in 1912 & removed in 1970. We also have one C figural. 1930 ENGLE STADIUM Chattanooga,Tn HOME OF THE Southern League Chattanooga Lookouts (1930-1999) National League Nashville Elite Giants (1930’s) These slat back wooden seats were first installed in the reserved section in 1930 when the stadium was first built. These seats were removed during the renovation in 1989. These seats have seen: Satchel Paige (age 17) play his first major league game here , in the Negro Leagues. Also Willie Mays (age 15) play here in the Negro Leagues. Along with other greats such as: Jackie Mitchell ( who in an exhibition game in 1931 struck out BABE RUTH and LOU GEHRIG, which led to Judge Landis banning women from pro baseball), ROGER HORNSBY, HARMON KILLEBREW, FERGIE JENKINS, & BO JACKSON and many other great major & negro greats. Also the filming from 1958 film THE PETE GRAY STORY. This exact seat is currently on display in the Negro League Hall Of Fame in the Satchel Paige Exhibit 1973 KAUFFMAN STADIUM Kansas City, MO HOME OF THE American League Kansas City Royals (1973-1998) These seats were first installed in the upper deck in 1973 when the stadium was first built. These seats were removed during the 1998 renovation. These seats have seen: HOF GEORGE BRETT, Three no-hitters (including NOLAN RYANS 1RST 1973), 1973 All-Star game, Playoff games in 1976,77,78 ,80 ,81 ,84 & 85 & seven World Series Games in 1980 & 1985. PAUL MOLITORS 3000th hit, George Brett inside the park homerun (misplayed ball) allow him to win batting title over teammate HAL McRae. FRANK WHITE, BRET SABERHAGEN, AMOS OTIS, WILLIE WILSON, DAN QUISENBERRY & other KC greats. 1965 NED SKELDON Toledo, Ohio HOME OF THE International League Triple A Toledo Mudhens (1965-1984) These wooden seats were first installed in 1965 when the stadium was converted from a race track to a baseball stadium. These seats were removed during the 1987 renovation. These seats have seen: KIRBY PUCKETT, TRAVIS FRYMAN, KIRK GIBSON, and other notable DETROIT TIGERS & MINNESOTA TWINS on their way to the big leagues. Also made famous by character MAX KLINGER of MASH. 1939 INDIANAPOLIS COLISEUM Indianapolis, In These rare wooden free standing seats were installed in 1939 & removed in the 1980’s. Home of the INDIANA PACERS plus minor league hockey. 1978 ATLANTA FULTON COUNTY Atlanta, Georgia HOME OF THE National League Atlanta Braves (1978-1996) These seats have seen the Team of the 1990’s: Maddux ,Smoltz, Glavine, Avery ,Justice ,McGriff,Chipper Jones, Neagle, Lopez, Plus Pennants in 1991, 1992, 1995 (World Series Champions-Justice Home run) & 1996. Willie McCoveys 500 th Home Run & Atlanta greats Dale Murphy & Bob Horner. (Great Large Wide Vinyl Seats with Steel arm rests orange color, taken from upper deck ) These seats were installed in 1977-78 during the renovation & taken out at end of 1996 season. 1909 FORBES FIELD Pittsburgh, PA HOME OF THE National League Pittsburgh Pirates (1909-1970) This rare ornate seat was originally installed in 1909. It is rarely seen for sale. It has ornate sides with cut down legs & mud scrapes. This seat was found in the old Dayton, Ohio Fairgrounds a few years back. (only 1 left) 1994 JACOB FIELD Cleveland, OH HOME OF THE American League Cleveland Indians (1994-2001) These are rare rear mount Figurals obtained as extras when Jacobs was built in 1994. we obtained these from contractor who had put these seats in stadium. Their were only about 60 extras left from Jacobs on the open market. In Jacobs short history it has seen 2 World Series (1995 & 1997) plus greats as Eddie Murray, Jim Thome, Omar Vizquel, Robbie Alomar, Sandy Alomar, Charles Nagy, Carlos Berega, Albert Belle, Manny Rameriz, Kenny Lofton,Orel Hershiser , Matt Williams, Dave Justice, Travis Fryman etc… 1971 SOLDIER FIELD Chicago, IL HOME OF THE National Football League Chicago Bears (1971-2001) These seats are yellow freestanding seats installed in 1971 & taken out during the 2001 renovation. These seats have seen Bear greats: Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Gale Sayers, George Blanda, Mike Singleton, Brian Urlacher etc… WE ALSO HAVE THE ORIGINAL TURNSTILES –taken during the renovation, installed 1940 1930 NOTRE DAME South Bend, IN HOME OF THE NCAA Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football (1930-1996) Brick & Seat Benches are original from 1930 & taken out during renovation in 1996. Great history: Knute Rockne Movie “Rudy “ filmed here. Joe Montana, Doug Flutie etc…We have wide benches & rare 2x4 benches-these benches is where players ran up & down bleaches you can see the cleat marks in the wood-what history. 1922 OHIO STATE Columbus, Ohio HOME OF THE NCAA Football Ohio State Buckeyes (1922-1998) These chairs are original from 1922 & taken out during the 1998-2000 renovation. We have 2 versions: one slat back most common as well as the rare 2 slat back. Most backs of the chairs are stenciled OSU Ath. Great History: Woody Hayes, Eddie George, Archie Griffith ,Orlando Pace, Chris Spielman, Paul Warfield, Randy Gradishar, Keith Byars, Chris Carter, Jim Marshall, Robert Smith, Pepper Johnson, Jack Tatum, David Boston. YANKEE STADIUM New York, NY HOME OF THE American League New York Yankees (1923-Present) These seats were purchased after the 1975 renovation of Yankee Stadium in response to an ad in Wall Street Journal. The seats have been repainted in Yankee dark Blue originally installed in 1922 (we left the original paint under the new coat of paint to assure authenticity). History: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Maris, Reggie Jackson Don Larson ,Yogi Berra ,perfect game (1956),Mickey Mantle 500th home run, ,World Series 1950,1951,1952,1953,1956,1958,1961 &1962. We can stencil any # on seat (#3 Ruth, #7 Mantle etc..) We also have one refinished 1923 Free Standing Yankee Seat. ANAHEIM STADIUM Anaheim, CA HOME OF THE American League California/Anaheim Angels (1966-1996) These seats are rare double figurals obtained from the contractor who took them out during recent renovation in late 1990’s, when Disney purchased the Angels. We have two types available: the ones taken from the stadium & a select amount that were never installed & were keep as extras (damage replacement-overruns). These seats are in mint condition. Anaheim has seen such history as: Nolan Ryans no hitter in 1974, Reggie Jackson 500th home run in 1984, Rod Carew 3000th hit in 1985 & George Bretts 3000th hit in 1992 Division Titles in 1979,1982 & 1986. . It has seen such great players as: Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew, Bobby Grich, Chuck Finley, Frank Tannana, Tim Salmon plus Troy Percival & Garret Anderson. GRIFFITH STADIUM Washington, DC HOME OF THE American League Washington Senators (1911-1961) Negro Leagues Homestead Grays & Elite Giants (1936-1948) National Football League Washington Redskins (1937-1960) These seats were obtained from the Rosecroft Racetrack in Fort Washington, Maryland in 1993 during their renovation. Rosecroft obtained them from Griffith Stadium prior to demolition in 1965. These are original wooden seats installed in late 1940’s or early 50’s & taken out in 1965. Griffith has seen great history as: Walter Johnson, Josh Gibson, World Series in 1924,1925 & 1933, All Star game 1937 , Harmon Killebrew & Roy Sievers. Plus Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer for heavyweight title in 1941 and the 1956 All Star Game. LEAGUE PARK BRICKS (Cleveland Indians 1909-1948) These bricks were taken from the remaining part of League Park that was not demolished in 1951. The brick wall & tunnel which once lead from the dugout under the stands still remain. I got these thru contractor who restored the remains. SHIBE PARK SEAT & BRICKS (Philadelphia Athletics 1909-1954 & Philadelphia Phillies 1938-1970) These bricks were purchased from Geppert Brothers Construction Co of Philadelphia in 1976 (during Shibes demolition). I also obtained one rare red refinished Shibe park seat from 1909 it was found in an old minor league stadium. SPORTSMAN PARK St Louis, MO HOME OF THE National League St Louis Cardinals (1920-1966) American League St Louis Browns (1902-1953) These seats are the original freestanding steel sides & steel seat bottom brackets , but the original wood has been replaced by vintage 1940’s wood from a minor league stadium to offer you a low cost great looking rare Sportsman Park stadium seat (very hard to find in any condition). The original wood was so rotted that it was impossible to restore. These seats were taken out of sportsman park in 1966. This stadium has seen such great history as: World Series in 1926,1931,1934,1942,1946 & 1964. Babe Ruth Hit his 600th homerun . Hank Aaron hit his 1rst homerun . Willie Mays hit last homerun at Sportsman Park in 1966 , Pete Gray debut (1945 for Browns), 1951 Eddie Gaedel (midget pinch hitter for Browns) & Great players as: Stan Musial , Bob Gibson, Ken Boyer, Enos Slaughter, Roger Hornby, George Sisler & Dizzy Dean . POLO GROUNDS (NY GIANTS RARE FIGURAL) Home of NY Giants till 1957 & NY Yankees until 1922 This is a RARE REFINISHED Polo Grounds figural. The figurals were found in the St Augustine ,FL Amphitheater in 1988. They were sent their after the demolition of Polo Grounds. The metal sides are all original. The wood however rotted off so it was replaced by vintage 1940’s stadium seat wood and repainted to give you a museum quality seat. THREE RIVERS STADIUM Pittsburgh, PA HOME OF THE National League Pittsburgh Pirates (1970-1999) National Football League Pittsburgh Steelers (1970-1999) These seats were obtained during the demolition of the stadium in 1999. This stadium has seen such history as: Roberto Clementes 3000th hit, Willie Stargell, Mike Schmidt 500th homerun, Bill Madlock, Phil Garner, Dave Parker, Barry Bonds .Bob Gibson no hitter (1971),John Canderlarir no hitter (1976), World Series 1971 & 1979, Franco Harris Immaculate Reception, AFC championships 1974,1976. Terry Bradshaw, Rocky Blier ,Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Jack Lambert. MEMORIAL STADIUM Baltimore, Maryland HOME OF THE American League Baltimore Orioles (1954-1991) National Football League Baltimore Colts (1950-1983) These seats were purchased by the contractor who removed these seats during the demolition. These seats have seen such history as: Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson,Boog Powell,Jim Palmer,Dave McNally, Mike Cueller, Earl Weaver,Steve Stone, Mike Flanagan, World Searies 1966,1969,1970,1971,1979 & 1983. Colt Greats: Johnny Unitas, Raymond Berry, YA Title, Bert Jones, Lenny Moore,Art Donovan, Super Bowl 1969 & 1971, Division Titles 1958,1959,1964,1965,1967,1968,1970,75,76,77&87 WRIGLEY FIELD HOME OF THE National League Chicago Cubs (1914-present) National Football League Chicago Staleys – 1921 National Football League Chicago Bears – 1922-1970 National Football League Chicago Cardinals – 1931-1932 This is an original stadium seat from the confines of historic Wrigley Field. The seat is from the mid 1930’s and saw some great history such as Chicago Cubs: Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Harry Carrey and Billy Williams to name a few. As far as Da Bears and Football history: Ernie Nevers, George Halas, Bronko Nagurski, Sid Luckman, Red Grange, Dick Butkis, Mike Ditka and Gale Sayers to name a few. Shipping is $50 in the continental CLEVELAND STADIUM Cleveland ,OH HOME OF THE American League Cleveland Indians (1932-1993) National Football League Cleveland Browns (1946-1995) These seats were obtained during the demolition in 1995. These seats have seen such history as: Bob Feller, Len Barkers Perfect game (1981),Satchel Paige, Herb Score, Bob Lemon, Mel Harder, Mike Garcia, Early Wynn, Rocky Coli Vito, Joe Charboneau, Sandy Alomar,Carlos Baerga, Jim Thome, Albert Belle, Gaylord Perry, Sam McDowell, Ray Fosse ,Luis Tiant.Browns Greats: Otto Grahm, Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, Leroy Kelly, Bernie Kosar, Greg Pruitt, Mike Pruitt, Ozzie Newsome. Etc… PAUL BROWN STADIUM - Cincinnati, OH-Home Of The Bengals These are rare rear mount figurals obtained as extras when Paul Brown stadium was built. We obtained these seats from contractor who had a few extra seats not needed in stadium. PHILADELPHIA VETERANS STADIUM Philadelphia, PA HOME OF THE National League Philadelphia Phillies ( 1990-2003) National Football League Philadelphia Eagles (1990-2003) These are rear mount figurals obtained during the demolition of the Vet. We obtained these seats from contractor who had taken them out of the stadium. We also have some rare free standing figurals. BUSCH STADIUM ST Louis, MO HOME OF THE National League St Louis Cardinals (1966-1999) These seats are original red plastic seats taken during recent renovation in lower box seats at Busch Stadium. These seats were purchased from the contractor who took them out. We also have some end row seats available –call for details. Busch has seen great history as: Lou Brock 3000th hit (1974), Bob Forsch no-hitter (1978), Steve Carlton 300th win (1983), World series 1982,1985 & 1987. McGwires 62nd & 70th homerun (1998), & Great Players as: Bruce Sutter,Ozzie Smith, Mark McGwire,Willie McGee,Vince Colman, Jack Clark, Keith Hernandez,Whitey Herzog,Steve Carlton, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson,Al Hrabosky, & Albert Puljos LEAGUE PARK CHAIRS Cleveland, OH HOME OF THE American League Cleveland Indians (1909-1948) These chairs are some of the rarest . I’ve only seen a handful available thru the years ,but never this style except for old pictures in League Park.. The stadium was torn down in 1953 all freestanding seats & chairs that were not salvaged by collectors or stadium personal were destroyed. A few seats & chairs ,however were given to various organizations. These exact chairs were given by the Indians to their minor league club in (the only known to date organization to have had League Park seats)Kennewick, Washington . These chairs and some rarer seats stood in the stadium until the mid 1970’s when the stadium Sanders-Jacobs Field was tore down , the remaining seats were burnt. About a dozen or so chairs went out to some season ticket holders & stadium personal. I was able to obtain a few of these from an individual who held on to them. 1970 Mile High stadium- Denver Broncos Figural taken from demolition in 2001. What history with John Elway. TIGER STADIUM Detroit, MI HOME OF THE American League Detroit Tigers (1912-1966) We have 3 different styles of seats: The 1rst are rare freestanding seats first installed in 1912 (this is the old Heywood –Wakefield model) We also have the rare steel folding chairs installed also in 1912 for the lower level box seats. Then we have the Tiger rear mounts & figurals originally installed in Tiger stadium in the 1930’s. All three of these styles seats were taken out during the 1977 renovation. These seats have seen such great moments as: World Series 1935,1945 & 1968), Mickey Cochrane, Hank Greenberg, Denny McLain, Al Kaline, Mickey Lolich, Kirk Gibson, Mark Fidrych etc… 1992 CAMDEN YARD: These figural seats & non figurals were taken out during this year’s renovation. Here’s your chance to own a seat that has seen great history: Ripkens 2131 consecutive game, Murray’s 500th homerun, Mike Mussina DODGER STADIUM: This is a great piece of memorabilia from Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, even better it’s seat #4 for HOF’ER DUKE SNIDER. This seat has seen great history such as: Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell, Ron Cey, Fernado Valenzuela ,Kirk Gibson 1988 World Series home run to name a few. 1949 Watt Powell stadium: This is an original 1949 wooden stadium seat from know defunct ballpark in Charleston,WV. This ballpark has been a minor league team for the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins etc.. Former Notable Players include: Jim Kaat in 1960, Luis Tiant 1962 , Tommy John 1963. Dave Parker allegedly hit longest homerun in minor league history as ball carried over the right-field fence and landed in a box car of a passing train, a feat that Babe Ruth and Chuck Klein have been credited with in other times and other places. Others greats include: Omar Moreno, John Candelaria, Rennie Stennett , Bruce Kison, Mario Mendoza, Willie Randolph, Frank Taveras, Kent Tekulve, & Richie Zisk Others: Chad Fox, Matt Franco, Trevor Hoffman, Pokey Reese, Brett Tomko, Dan Wilson, Tony La Russa, Rick Cerone, Terry Puhl, Ernie Whitt, Art Howe, Garth Iorg, Mitchell Page, Vern Ruhle, Even the Mendoza line has roots here. 1965 Liberty Bowl Memphis,TN HOME OF THE FOLLOWING NCAA Memphis Tigers, 1974-75 WFL Memphis Southmen 1984-1985 USFL Memphis Showboats, 1995 CFL Memphis Madds, 1997-1998 NFL Tennesse Oilers (Titans) This is a great piece of sports memorabilia, a rare Bleacher Seat from The Liberty Bowl. This seat was removed during recent renovations of the Liberty Bowl. Some great history from this stadium including: 1965-current NCAA annual Liberty Bowl: Greats: Liberty Bowl: Doug Flutie 1983,James Wildler 1978 Ricky Bell 1975,Randy White 1974,Joe Ferguson 1971,Bo Jackson 1984,Tony Eason, Illinois vs. Alabama, 1982,Lawrence Taylor, 1977 North Carolina, Kellen Winslow, 1980 Missouri, Antowain Smith, 1996,Bear Bryant, 1959, 1969, 1976, 1982,Lou Holtz, 1973,Joe Paterno, 1979,John Majors, 1986,Donovan McNabb, 1996, Tom Osborne, 1977. Memphis Showboats USFL : Reggie White , Memphis Southmen WFL Paul Warfield, Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick Tennesse Oilers (Titans): Eddie George, Bruce Matthews, Steve McNair. COA accompanies this seat. |
