Introduction

For many years, my brother Keith and I have talked about going to other stadiums to watch professional baseball games. Both of us have missed outdoor baseball since the Metrodome was built in 1983. Keith was even a vendor at Metropolitan Stadium – first home of the Twins.

Last December, we started investigating the possibility of a road trip to the East Coast to take in some ball games. The research began in earnest and the possibilities arose. I started to investigate a somewhat organized trek across the country trying to make the best use of our time. In February, tickets were bought and hotels were reserved. None of us has been to any of the ball parks we are visiting on this trip. Also, none of us has ever been to the baseball Hall of Fame.

To make the trip more interesting, my daughter Abby (age 13) was asked if she would like to make this excursion with us. After asking what excursion meant, she accepted. Abby and I have taken two very successful summer road trips previously (Route 66 – 2006 and the Great River Route – 2008) and both were extremely fun.

Since we were headed to New York for a Yankees and Mets game in the middle of our schedule, my wife Jane was invited to join us in New York. How cool it would be to have Abby AND Jane in New York to see a baseball game. They also could have the opportunity to see a Broadway play. After looking at the schedule, Jane and Abby decided that they would stay in New York an extra couple of days – mostly for shopping – after Keith and I left for more ball games and Abby would fly home with Jane from New York.

Keith hopes to see a no-hitter and I hope to see an unassisted triple play. Abby hopes to see some “hot” guys and free Dippin’ Dots and Nachos.

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