Why are they called the Diamondbacks?
In the desert, you can’t you can’t remember your name…… Unless you’re the Diamondbacks!
As an expansion franchise in 1995, the name “Diamondbacks” was decided by a fan vote. Other contending names included the Coyotes, Phoenix, Rattlers, and Scorpions.
Diamondback refers to a type of snake that lives in the desert.
Why am I excited to see their city?
Another humblebrag moment, but I had one of the best times of my life when I last went to Phoenix as I got to see the Patriots defeat the Seahawks in Super Bowl 49! As you’ll see below, I had some pretty ok seats and met some cool characters….
Further, it is sunny all year round, the city has a ton of bars with cheap booze, and all the people are really friendly! Can’t go wrong in the desert!
What is a tradition at their ballpark?
It’s the desert. So naturally you gotta have one of these in your stadium right?
Who is a famous fan?
Billy Crystal is a big Diamondbacks fan… not sure why as he grew up on the Upper East Side of New York?
Trading the city for the desert is something I can get around though. Good for him.
A fun/weird fact about the Diamondbacks.
According to my research, the number 69 has never been used by a Diamondbacks player.
Not sure why the players are so averse to this particular number, as players at the cities local NFL team (The Cardinals), LOVE the number!
Thirty before 30 