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Formerly known as BankOne Ballpark, Chase Field officially opened it’s doors in 1998. Following a merger with BankOne and J.P. Morgan Chase & Company, the stadium’s name officially changed to Chase Field. It’s design was created under the architectural insight of Ellerbe Becket and Bill Johnson and construction began in 1995 by Huber, Hunt & Nichols Inc. Upon it’s completion, Chase Field was estimated to have cost between $350-400 million. Of that, 68% was derived from a portion of sales tax and the remaining 32% from the owners of the Arizona Diamondbacks themselves.

In 1998, the Arizona Diamondbacks entered into what would be a very promising year. As they enjoyed competing at their newly constructed stadium, the Diamondbacks went on to win seven Major League Baseball games in a row, which tied them for the record of the longest winning streak in history by any expansion team.

Chase Field features all of the amenities of a modern facility, but with plenty of classic touches as well. A retractable roof is just one of the many innovative ideas found here. According to the agreement between Chase Field and the Arizona Diamondbacks, this MLB expansion team will occupy the stadium for a minimum of 30 years and an additional possibility of a 10 year extension at the request of the Arizona Diamondbacks. A great number of spectators, 48,569 to be exact, can sit back and enjoy the great American game of baseball at Chase Field. Housing 69 luxury suites and six specialty party suites, spectators have found ample space and comfortable seating in the spacious 17,000 sq. ft. facility.

What facility would be complete without a few memorable moments along the way? If history is what you are after, Chase Field has been the home to many of baseball’s greatest moments. Among them, Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the 2001 World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks ultimately bringing home the championship. Additionally, Chase Field was the first facility of it’s kind to be built with a retractable roof and natural grass. Today, it features a swimming pool, baseball hall of fame memorabilia and a wide selection of food served up from the Front Row Sports Grill. The stadium also features a store with a large variety of baseball memorabilia, including both vintage and current uniforms from all Major League Baseball teams.

Although still young in existence, Chase Field has already inked it’s spot in the history books. As the Arizona Diamondbacks became one of the league’s newest expansion teams in 1998, this facility was built to house their future success. The Diamondbacks call it home and the fans, who never want to miss a minute of the action, call it excitement.

Collectors who wish to request an autograph from any one of the players on the Arizona Diamondbacks roster should send their letter and a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) to:

Player’s Name

c/o Arizona Diamondbacks

401 E. Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Fans requesting an autograph should limit their request to two items per letter. Popular items to have signed include photos, index or trading cards, baseballs, etc. Patience is key when requesting autographs through the mail, but the best time to reach an athlete is often during the off-season.

Formerly known as BankOne Ballpark, Chase Field officially opened it’s doors in 1998. Following a merger with BankOne and J.P. Morgan Chase & Company, the stadium’s name officially changed to Chase Field. It’s design was created under the architectural insight of Ellerbe Becket and Bill Johnson and construction began in 1995 by Huber, Hunt & Nichols Inc. Upon it’s completion, Chase Field was estimated to have cost between $350-400 million. Of that, 68% was derived from a portion of sales tax and the remaining 32% from the owners of the Arizona Diamondbacks themselves.

In 1998, the Arizona Diamondbacks entered into what would be a very promising year. As they enjoyed competing at their newly constructed stadium, the Diamondbacks went on to win seven Major League Baseball games in a row, which tied them for the record of the longest winning streak in history by any expansion team.

Chase Field features all of the amenities of a modern facility, but with plenty of classic touches as well. A retractable roof is just one of the many innovative ideas found here. According to the agreement between Chase Field and the Arizona Diamondbacks, this MLB expansion team will occupy the stadium for a minimum of 30 years and an additional possibility of a 10 year extension at the request of the Arizona Diamondbacks. A great number of spectators, 48,569 to be exact, can sit back and enjoy the great American game of baseball at Chase Field. Housing 69 luxury suites and six specialty party suites, spectators have found ample space and comfortable seating in the spacious 17,000 sq. ft. facility.

What facility would be complete without a few memorable moments along the way? If history is what you are after, Chase Field has been the home to many of baseball’s greatest moments. Among them, Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the 2001 World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks ultimately bringing home the championship. Additionally, Chase Field was the first facility of it’s kind to be built with a retractable roof and natural grass. Today, it features a swimming pool, baseball hall of fame memorabilia and a wide selection of food served up from the Front Row Sports Grill. The stadium also features a store with a large variety of baseball memorabilia, including both vintage and current uniforms from all Major League Baseball teams.

Although still young in existence, Chase Field has already inked it’s spot in the history books. As the Arizona Diamondbacks became one of the league’s newest expansion teams in 1998, this facility was built to house their future success. The Diamondbacks call it home and the fans, who never want to miss a minute of the action, call it excitement.

Collectors who wish to request an autograph from any one of the players on the Arizona Diamondbacks roster should send their letter and a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) to:

Player’s Name

c/o Arizona Diamondbacks

401 E. Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Fans requesting an autograph should limit their request to two items per letter. Popular items to have signed include photos, index or trading cards, baseballs, etc. Patience is key when requesting autographs through the mail, but the best time to reach an athlete is often during the off-season.

Baseball, the greatest pastime of America. It’s such a part of many Americans’ lives: little children pitch and bat in the Little League while their parents proudly look on. The same intensity can be felt by baseball players in the Big Leagues. They feel pressure not only from public scrutiny, but also from making sure that they take every step possible to avoid injury or sickness, because time away from the field means less money and more chances of being replaced by someone younger and stronger. Baseball sunglasses are part of a player’s arsenal of protective bodywear and accessories for staying in the game.

Many baseball games are played at night, but about just as many are played outdoors in broad daylight, too. This is when baseball sunglasses are indispensable. Without such sports sunglasses, trying to catch a ball – especially one that is hit up high – is very difficult indeed. Staring straight up into the sun while trying to ascertain the ball’s location and speed of descent can strain the eyes and increase the chance that the ball will be missed. It is partly for this reason that baseball players wear sunglasses – to enhance their playing performance. Many baseball sunglasses come with lenses that are optimized to eliminate glare and enhance vision, especially on sunny days. Baseball players prefer wearing so-called amber sunglasses on such days, even though the lenses aren’t really amber. More often than not, they are either brown or gray.

There are also baseball sunglasses that are suitable for games played at night, but the tint of the lenses need to be considered very carefully. It is best to use clear lenses that have an anti-reflective coating to offset or absorb the glare of bright stadium lights. Baseball players sometimes use sunglasses with yellow lenses for indoor games, but experts warn that such colored lenses can compromise visual discernment and can affect reaction times.

Another aspect of the importance of sports eyewear is their ability to shield players from serious injury. In fact, figures from the National Society to Prevent Blindness show that thousands of injuries were caused directly or indirectly by playing baseball. Many of the injuries were inflicted on players’ eyes when the ball would hit them there. A baseball that has been pitched or batted can travel at very fast speeds, and the injuries they can cause have the potential to be very serious indeed. For this reason, it is recommended that baseball players choose sports sunglasses with polycarbonate lenses, which are able to withstand the impact of a baseball and are virtually shatterproof. Having a lightweight but durable frame is just as important. Polycarbon frames are likewise resistant to breaking and are suitable for baseball players. Some baseball sunglasses have a shield design where the entire front of the frame is a polycarbon lens while the temples are another material. What’s good about this type of design is that the lens can be changed to suit the daylight condition of a particular game.

Players who need prescription sports sunglasses or goggles need not worry. Many brands now offer customized eyewear to fit any prescription. There are even models where the user can change the lenses to fit lighting conditions while maintaining lens prescription. Rudy Project is one such brand that offers prescription sunglasses.

There are many other baseball sunglasses brands in the marketplace, the vast majority of which offer the high quality and stylistic design that athletes want and need. Some brands use their own proprietary technology in their sports sunglasses. For instance, Oakley incorporates its Polaric Ellipsoid technology in its lenses to ensure purity of vision, one that is not hampered by distortions. Akadema is another popular brand whose shades offer 100% ultraviolet radiation protection and shatter-proof frames and lenses. Kaenon, Nike, Bolle – these and many more grace the faces of baseball players and other athletes, both in the professional and non-professional leagues.

Baseball sunglasses are part of the whole package that contributes to how a pitcher pitches, a batter bats, or a catcher catches. They can enhance playing performance and play a major role in protecting players from eye injuries caused by either sunlight or an errant ball. On top of all that, they can make a player look cool, too! This proves that baseball sunglasses are not only useful and functional, but that they are attractive pieces of sports eyewear as well.