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Cheap Car Rental and Miller Park
If you're planning a trip to Milwaukee this year, be sure to reserve your cheap car rental during the major league baseball season! Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to one of the world's premiere MLB baseball teams – the one and only Milwaukee Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers have entertained millions of fans for generations, playing in the County Stadium for come thirty years until they relocated to Miller Park in 2001. Miller Park is a state-of-the-art sporting facility unique to the Milwaukee area, providing dheap car rental visitors with endless excitement and unlimited action. Named after the Miller Brewing Company, Miller Park has quickly become one of Wisconsin's most recognized sporting icons, so be sure to stop by in your upcoming cheap car rental! More than you're average baseball field; the Miller Park Stadium boasts a rich history and intriguing architectural design, so go ahead – reserve you're Milwaukee Brewers tickets today!
A Brief History of Miller Park
In the early 1980's, after thirty years in the County Stadium, Milwaukee petitioned for the construction of a brand new stadium. Lobbying for this new state-of-the-art field continued for some 16 years, as designers and planners pitched multiple ideas to the Milwaukee Stadium Commission. Finally, in 1996 a $90 million bid to build a convertible-roof stadium was accepted by the board, and construction began November 9, 1996. Construction on the stadium remained on schedule throughout the first two years of the project, until the unthinkable occurred on July 14, 1999. At approximately 5PM the gigantic blue crane, (coined "Big Blue" by operators), which was being used to hoist the stadiums massive roofing scaffolding buckled and broke, killing 3 workers and injuring a handful of others. All construction on the stadium ceased as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued over 20 citations for safety violations. Work would not begin again for another year, canceling the anticipated 2000 season opening day celebrations.
Miller Park Today
Miller Park officially opened to the public on April 6, 2005 as the Brewers hosted the Reds to a 5-4 opening day victory. With a capacity of over 42,400, Miller Park is massive, providing four main grandstands of seating from home-plate to either of the foul poles. Behind center field expect to see a gigantic 76x32 foot jumbo-tron, which is assemble via six panels, along with a smaller video replay board and manual scoreboards. A Natural grass field and the signature fan-shaped convertible roof make Miller Park one of the world's greatest baseball stadiums, providing visitors with endless memories and non-stop fun. The entrance to Miller Park Stadium is crisp and clean, thanks to a façade of red brick and long arched windows. If you look closely when driving by in your cheap car rental you'll even notice a giant clock tower next to the park's main entrance doors! Miller Park baseball stadium features a variety of special facilities including the Brewers Hall of Fame, a TGI Friday's Front Row Sports Grill, and even a special children's seating area.
Memorable Moments at Milwaukee's Miller Park
From opening day to yesterday, Miller Park has stood witness to a variety of memorable moments. Here are a few of the Mayfair Rent-a-Car staff's favorite:
- April 6 2001 – Opening Day: President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial opening pitch to manager Davey Lopes. Later that night at 10:15, the convertible roof was opened for the first time to Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathrusta".
- June 9 2002 – The Major League Baseball All Star Game
The 2002 All-Star Game was held at Miller Park on June 9th, resulting in a 7-all draw between the American League All Stars and the National League All Stars.
- June 9 2005 – Brewers vs. Yankees
June 9th saw the Yankees' Alex Rodriquez hit his 400th homerun inside Miller Park.
