Seein is believin … the @whitesox defeat the @Braves 2-1 … and take over the top spot in the A.L. Central …. Davis Martin (6IP scoreless ) continues to sizzle …. They didn’t come this far to go this far! What a dramatic turnaround from 2024-2025 !
RIP Soldier Field: 1924-2002
Soldier Field died when the city of Chicago and Ted Phillips decided to completely destroy one of the greatest stadiums in NFL history.
Look at those beautiful alternating seats in a classic bowl shape bringing you closer to the field!
But since the 2003 renovation destroyed the original shape of the Soldier Field, it lost its historic landmark title.
While I view Packers as rivals, Bears should have gone with the Lambeau Field gradual improvement approach.
Let’s upgrade the restrooms, concourses, and hallways
Then let’s upgrade the pro shop and hall of fame
Then let’s add the suites and all the other extras
If we had done it that way, we would have 80k+ seat capacity with all of the perks of a modernized stadium
But Ted Phillips and Chicago opted for better luxury suites at the expense of the average fan’s seats.
The 2003 renovation shrank the capacity by 15,000 seats and completely took away the originality of what made Soldier Field great.
Because that job was done so poorly and because it was improperly funded, Bears have been stuck with a shell of itself for a long time
If there was anyway to get this classic Soldier Field back, I would.
But it’s time to move on.
Lastly, one piece of advice to our new stadium build in Hammond.
Give us a state of the art stadium, but be sure to give room for future and gradual improvement.
This is the way…
Chicago did it again this weekend.
- Pokémon GO Fest
- USA vs Germany Friendly
- Cubs vs Giants
-Greek Fest
-Ribfest
- 57th Street Art Fair
And much more….
Summertime Chi is undefeated.
@NoahGragson Nice shot, grab one of Michigan for us. Tough loss for your Knights last night, had to be a thrill to be there. Loved seeing you on the Prime Daytona Doc. Pulling for you this weekend.