Why are the called the Rockies?
Named after the famous mountain range that goes through Colorado, the Rockies are not the first franchise to have this nickname.
Previously, there was a professional Ice Hockey team known as the Rockies, and when the Rockies (baseball team), were admitted to the MLB, many fans questioned why they’d pick a nickname with such a poor stigma attached to it…
No, the locals don’t hate their beautiful mountain range, rather, the Rockies (Ice Hockey) were abysmal! Winning on average only 19 games a season between 1976 – 1982.
Why am I excited to see their city?
Denver is an awesome city year round, and really comes to life in the summer. It is one of those unique places where you feel like you’re in a big city, but there are enough cowboys and scenery around to make you feel like you’re in a rural country town.
Big fan of Colorado.
What is a tradition at their ballpark?
For some reason I cannot figure out, the song “Hey Baby” is always played in the 7th inning stretch?
Cue the music!
Who is a famous fan?
My boys Trey Stone & Matt Parker aka the creators of one of the best shows of all time… SOUTH PARK!
A fun/weird fact about the Rockies?
While most seats in the Rockies Stadium are coloured dark green, the seats in the 20th row are coloured purple.
Why?
To mark the official elevation of 1 MILE about sea-level.
This easily makes the Rockies Stadium the highest elevation in the league!
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