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Best seats at a pro sports event you've sat in? (1 Viewer)
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matuski
Footballguy
Im right below/behind the score box (5th row) around :50.
I've had better seats, but never a better view of a game winning shot. Memorial Day Miracle.
I've had better seats, but never a better view of a game winning shot. Memorial Day Miracle.
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Norman Paperman
Footballguy
says the man who has never been in the good seats. Why do you care about the fans around you, if you are there to watch the game?Earlier this year my wife and I sat directly behind Mark Cuban on the baseline at a preseason Mavs game. The tickets were from one of her vendors - face value something like $500/ticket.
If you didn't know he was the owner, you'd think he was just a huge basketball fan. Except for getting up during timeouts to visit with his team on the court.
If you didn't know he was the owner, you'd think he was just a huge basketball fan. Except for getting up during timeouts to visit with his team on the court.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
where I used to work, had the 4 seats right behind home plate at old tiger stadium and comerica park.
great seats
great seats
Arizona Ron
Footballguy
Presidential suite at FedEx field for the Skins/Eagles opener. The first time anyone saw Chip Kelly's NFL offense.
The food was amazing, I got to meeting Gruden and Mike Tirico (Gruden was cool, Tirico was an ####### btw).
The food was amazing, I got to meeting Gruden and Mike Tirico (Gruden was cool, Tirico was an ####### btw).
MAC_32
Footballguy
Uhh...the people around you impact the atmosphere. That's not obvious?
MAC_32
Footballguy
It is just odd you characterize people by what class section they are in. Maybe next time you will sit next to real fans in the A seats. Last football game I was at in the cheap seats, the girl behind me was asking where the yellow first down lines were?Uhh...the people around you impact the atmosphere. That's not obvious?
beer 30
Footballguy
Couple, most recently 50 yard line, about 20-30 rows up from the field at Bank of America Stadium on the Carolina Panthers side of the field. Best football seats I've ever had. Just high enough up that there isn't any interference with viewing but close enough you can get a look at what's going on on the sidelines.
In the past during the Redwings heyday in the 90's we had seats to a suite and seats on the ice so we would stock up at the suite then head down to the ice. Watching hockey right on the ice is a completely different game than what you see on tv.
In the past during the Redwings heyday in the 90's we had seats to a suite and seats on the ice so we would stock up at the suite then head down to the ice. Watching hockey right on the ice is a completely different game than what you see on tv.
The Hank
Footballguy
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E Street Brat
Footballguy
I watched every Lightning home game for three straight seasons from either the zamboni tunnel or the press box.
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The handicapped get great seats. Lucky bastards. Amirite?
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Insoxicated
WRIGLEY:
Have been to Wrigley 2x... once in the bleachers, and once in pretty much the best seats in the house (dugout box, aisle seat across from owners seats, up against the brick next to Cubs on deck circle).
FENWAY:
Have been to Fenway countless times having sat in bleachers, RF Grandstands, 20ish rows behind home, Bud Roof Deck, etc. Have been on the field at Fenway during BP though.
NEYLAND:
Had student tickets in Sec D row 2 Aisle seats. Essentially sat on the 2nd row of the 50yd line right behind the visiting player vs Georgia. Ended up on TV screaming like a madman and throwing a fistful of popcorn into the lens of a camera being run down the walkway in front of us. Cameraman came back and said it looked cool (popcorn landed in the lens and stayed there obscuring much of the view). That said... due to the curve of the field, being that low is actually TOO close for optimal game watching.
Have been to Wrigley 2x... once in the bleachers, and once in pretty much the best seats in the house (dugout box, aisle seat across from owners seats, up against the brick next to Cubs on deck circle).
FENWAY:
Have been to Fenway countless times having sat in bleachers, RF Grandstands, 20ish rows behind home, Bud Roof Deck, etc. Have been on the field at Fenway during BP though.
NEYLAND:
Had student tickets in Sec D row 2 Aisle seats. Essentially sat on the 2nd row of the 50yd line right behind the visiting player vs Georgia. Ended up on TV screaming like a madman and throwing a fistful of popcorn into the lens of a camera being run down the walkway in front of us. Cameraman came back and said it looked cool (popcorn landed in the lens and stayed there obscuring much of the view). That said... due to the curve of the field, being that low is actually TOO close for optimal game watching.
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Amused to Death
Footballguy
Section 121 Cititzen's Bank Park, Phillies/Dodgers, October 19, 2009. Jimmie Rollins lined a 2-out, 2-run double to right center in the bottom of the 9th to win 5-4 and take a 3-1 series lead in the NLCS. Lost my voice for 2 days.
Also agree with the hockey comments. Once had 2nd row from the glass near the blue line for a Flyers/Devils game. Can't believe how big the players are and the speed of the game from that perspective.
Also agree with the hockey comments. Once had 2nd row from the glass near the blue line for a Flyers/Devils game. Can't believe how big the players are and the speed of the game from that perspective.
MAC_32
Footballguy
One time is an occurrence, two times is a fluke, three is a trend. I'm 0-3. Three different places, have been to other games in different parts of each of those parks/stadiums, and had a better time at all of them. I'm a middle class dad that loves sports and I probably just prefer to be around other middle class dad's that love sports. Much more likely to find those types in row 20 than row 1.It is just odd you characterize people by what class section they are in. Maybe next time you will sit next to real fans in the A seats. Last football game I was at in the cheap seats, the girl behind me was asking where the yellow first down lines were?Uhh...the people around you impact the atmosphere. That's not obvious?
beer 30
Footballguy
In honor of MAC, certainly not the best seats I've ever had but definitely the most entertaining.One time is an occurrence, two times is a fluke, three is a trend. I'm 0-3. Three different places, have been to other games in different parts of each of those parks/stadiums, and had a better time at all of them. I'm a middle class dad that loves sports and I probably just prefer to be around other middle class dad's that love sports. Much more likely to find those types in row 20 than row 1.It is just odd you characterize people by what class section they are in. Maybe next time you will sit next to real fans in the A seats. Last football game I was at in the cheap seats, the girl behind me was asking where the yellow first down lines were?Uhh...the people around you impact the atmosphere. That's not obvious?
I give you the Dog Pound in old Cleveland Stadium during the late 80's
MAC_32
Footballguy
Sooo bummed I am too young to appreciate the madness that happened in that section during its peak.In honor of MAC, certainly not the best seats I've ever had but definitely the most entertaining.One time is an occurrence, two times is a fluke, three is a trend. I'm 0-3. Three different places, have been to other games in different parts of each of those parks/stadiums, and had a better time at all of them. I'm a middle class dad that loves sports and I probably just prefer to be around other middle class dad's that love sports. Much more likely to find those types in row 20 than row 1.It is just odd you characterize people by what class section they are in. Maybe next time you will sit next to real fans in the A seats. Last football game I was at in the cheap seats, the girl behind me was asking where the yellow first down lines were?Uhh...the people around you impact the atmosphere. That's not obvious?
I give you the Dog Pound in old Cleveland Stadium during the late 80's
I usually go with my brother-in-law once a year, he's got the 16th or 17th row in the pound, and twice (TWICE!) I have seen someone thrown out around us for excessive standing. I didn't go with him last year, but he said they got rid of that stupid rule finally. Why was it there in the first place? It hurts the brain.
Reaper
Footballguy
Sound like an old timer... But, it's sad, I used to go to Yankee stadium 20x or so a year and sit in Box seats for under 20 bucks a game all the time... I've gone to games and been given tickets behind 1st base for a few beers.... Got free tickets for 1996 World Series Games 2 and 6, Box seats.
Most kids these days will never sit in those seats... face value is just too great to pay for an no one gives tickets away so easily any more...
Most kids these days will never sit in those seats... face value is just too great to pay for an no one gives tickets away so easily any more...
McGarnicle
Footballguy
When I was 19 I went to about 30 Mets games on the weekends, always buying from the same scalper. Usually all we could afford was loge or mezzanine, but one day I guess he wanted to do something nice since we went to so many games and he hooked us up with seats right behind the Mets dugout. At the time it was the coolest thing ever.
About 7 years ago my wife and I went to a Chargers game and had seats 10 rows from the field. I thought I had gotten a great deal until I realized the view was partially obstructed by all the people on the sideline. When we got back to the hotel my wife looked through my camera and 90% of the pics were of the cheerleaders.
About 7 years ago my wife and I went to a Chargers game and had seats 10 rows from the field. I thought I had gotten a great deal until I realized the view was partially obstructed by all the people on the sideline. When we got back to the hotel my wife looked through my camera and 90% of the pics were of the cheerleaders.
worrierking
Footballguy
I've been in the front row at many hockey and baseball games. I sat next to the goal judge at the old Checkerdome in St. Louis in 1980 or '81 and watched the Rangers shut out my Blues 5-0. We were in high school and ponied up big bucks to watch the sensational Mike Liut and he got torched that night.
In 1987 I got front row seats on the third-base line at old Busch and got two foul balls (hit by Dale Berra and Kevin Bass). My friends still hate me for that performance.
Due to my career in media, I have been in the press box for several NFL and MLB games. I have been in the press box for games at many big-time college football stadiums (LSU, Nebraska, South Florida, Texas A & M, Missouri, Kansas, Tulane, Kansas State).
I have been on the sidelines for a few NFL games, mostly at the Superdome and a couple of times in Dallas. I once had a nice conversation with Mark McGwire's brother Dan during warm-ups for a Saints/Seahawks game in the early 90s.
I have sat on press row at numerous college basketball games, including a few NCAA tournament games.
Again due to my work in media I have sat in the front few rows at many concerts. Second row for the Eagles in the Superdome in '94. Eighth row for Pink Floyd. Fifth row for Bob Seger. 15th Row for The Who in '82 and for McCartney in '93. Row 20 for the Stones in '89.
In 1987 I got front row seats on the third-base line at old Busch and got two foul balls (hit by Dale Berra and Kevin Bass). My friends still hate me for that performance.
Due to my career in media, I have been in the press box for several NFL and MLB games. I have been in the press box for games at many big-time college football stadiums (LSU, Nebraska, South Florida, Texas A & M, Missouri, Kansas, Tulane, Kansas State).
I have been on the sidelines for a few NFL games, mostly at the Superdome and a couple of times in Dallas. I once had a nice conversation with Mark McGwire's brother Dan during warm-ups for a Saints/Seahawks game in the early 90s.
I have sat on press row at numerous college basketball games, including a few NCAA tournament games.
Again due to my work in media I have sat in the front few rows at many concerts. Second row for the Eagles in the Superdome in '94. Eighth row for Pink Floyd. Fifth row for Bob Seger. 15th Row for The Who in '82 and for McCartney in '93. Row 20 for the Stones in '89.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
These were all comped; I can't remember ever buying sporting event tickets, at least not in the last 20 years:
Red Wings - below the glass behind the bench. Have also sat in luxury suites but they're too high up to enjoy the game, but good food
Rangers - 2nd row, between the New York bench and the players exit
Tigers - 1st row behind the home dugout at Tiger Stadium, have never been to CoPa
Yankess - front row loge at the old Yankee Stadium
Mets - 1st row just back of third at Shea, have never been to CitiField
Pistons - mid-level luxury box
Knicks - have seen about 30-35 games in 10th row floor seats
I've been to a lot of Lions, Jets and Giants games but have never had great seats
Red Wings - below the glass behind the bench. Have also sat in luxury suites but they're too high up to enjoy the game, but good food
Rangers - 2nd row, between the New York bench and the players exit
Tigers - 1st row behind the home dugout at Tiger Stadium, have never been to CoPa
Yankess - front row loge at the old Yankee Stadium
Mets - 1st row just back of third at Shea, have never been to CitiField
Pistons - mid-level luxury box
Knicks - have seen about 30-35 games in 10th row floor seats
I've been to a lot of Lions, Jets and Giants games but have never had great seats
Hot Diggity Dog
Footballguy
On the glass for an Avalanche playoff game. About 10 feet into the zone ahead of the goal. Very cool to get that close and see the speed of the game.
McGarnicle
Footballguy
In '09 I took my wife to see a Mets game at Citi Field, my first game since Shea was demolished. We had upper deck seats, but as we walked into the main rotunda, a hospitality guy approached us and offered to upgrade our seats. He took our tickets and tore them up, and led us into a tunnel. We walked by the Mets and visitors clubhouses, Mr. Met (who I later got some pics with), then up a ramp, past a little table where the trophy sat, and finally out to a little section along the first base line. It was a handicapped section that wasn't sold out, so they upgrade random people to sit there so the seats aren't empty for TV I guess.
The whole experience was such a shock that the 1969 World Series trophy sitting by itself on a table didn't register as odd. In retrospect I wish I touched it.
What we didn't know was they were doing a tribute to the '69 Mets that night, and all of the old players were being introduced. They (and the trophy) came out onto the field from the same tunnel we did, so I got to shake their hands -- Yogi Berra, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Jerry Grote, Jerry Koosman, Duffy Dyer and some others. I got to meet Ralph Kiner and his wife too, which was a huge thrill.
The seats themselves weren't the best but that was a night I'll never forget.
The whole experience was such a shock that the 1969 World Series trophy sitting by itself on a table didn't register as odd. In retrospect I wish I touched it.
What we didn't know was they were doing a tribute to the '69 Mets that night, and all of the old players were being introduced. They (and the trophy) came out onto the field from the same tunnel we did, so I got to shake their hands -- Yogi Berra, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Jerry Grote, Jerry Koosman, Duffy Dyer and some others. I got to meet Ralph Kiner and his wife too, which was a huge thrill.
The seats themselves weren't the best but that was a night I'll never forget.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
A few pics of the amenities for tonight http://runningatdisney.com/2013/04/27/friday-feast-legends-suite-club-at-yankee-stadium/
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SteevieG
Footballguy
My Uncle was a photographer for UPI many years ago and I used to go with him and work as a film runner. I sat in the press box for the 1977 World Series when the games were at Dodger Stadium and in the dugout for the 1978 World Series (sectioned off from the players for the media).
I was on the field for Super Bowl XI (Raiders Vikings) and Super Bowl XIV (Steelers Rams). Also on the field for 2 Rose Bowls (both Michigan Washington) and press box for NLCS (Dodgers Phillies) and ALCS (Angels Orioles).
Those were good times for a 16 or so year old kid.
I was on the field for Super Bowl XI (Raiders Vikings) and Super Bowl XIV (Steelers Rams). Also on the field for 2 Rose Bowls (both Michigan Washington) and press box for NLCS (Dodgers Phillies) and ALCS (Angels Orioles).
Those were good times for a 16 or so year old kid.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
Frank Drebin
Footballguy
Dugout suite at Jacobs Field in the 90's. The game view wasn't spectacular, but the suite that my dad's buddy owned was the one right next to the Tribe dugout and was only separated by a glass wall. He gave my dad the whole suite for our family once a season from 95-01. The experience was awesome.
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/downloads/y2013/suite_diagram_locations.pdf
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/ticketing/premium.jsp?loc=premiumsuites
Unfortunately, I was also in the stands at Cleveland Municipal Stadium for the OT loss to the Raiders in January of 81 (Red Right 88) and for The Drive in January of 87.
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/downloads/y2013/suite_diagram_locations.pdf
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/ticketing/premium.jsp?loc=premiumsuites
Unfortunately, I was also in the stands at Cleveland Municipal Stadium for the OT loss to the Raiders in January of 81 (Red Right 88) and for The Drive in January of 87.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
Great American Ballpark, we sat in like the 4th row behind the plate. We could hear every conversation between the batters and the umpire. Felt like we were on the field. And even though we knew there was a net there, flinched on every foul ball back at us. 
All the food and alcohol was free. I think I gained 20 pounds that day.
All the food and alcohol was free. I think I gained 20 pounds that day.
ClownCausedChaos2
Footballguy
Eight rows back from 1st base at Camden Yards against the Yankees. I went with my sister, who has season tickets and was going to at least 50 games a season back then.
Our tickets were in the outfield, but she had a plan. We walked down and sat in these seats and she said, "If the owners of the seats show up, we'll simply leave." No one came for the seats by the start of the game, but in the middle of the first inning, an usher began coming around and checking tickets.
As he got closer, she whispered to me, "Follow my lead." As the usher was two rows back, my sister suddenly turns to me and yells, "What do you mean we're having dinner at your parents' tomorrow?? I told you that my sister is only in town this weekend! You never listen to me!"
I was stunned as she continued to yell at me and the usher waited patiently while my sister continued to berate me. I shook it off long enough to start getting stern with her (even in a pretend relationship fight with my sister, I suck).
Eventually, the usher gave up and left us alone. In a stroke of good luck, no one ever came for the seats. It was also the first game that Cal Ripken sat to end the streak, so we had great seats for gis curtain call.
Our tickets were in the outfield, but she had a plan. We walked down and sat in these seats and she said, "If the owners of the seats show up, we'll simply leave." No one came for the seats by the start of the game, but in the middle of the first inning, an usher began coming around and checking tickets.
As he got closer, she whispered to me, "Follow my lead." As the usher was two rows back, my sister suddenly turns to me and yells, "What do you mean we're having dinner at your parents' tomorrow?? I told you that my sister is only in town this weekend! You never listen to me!"
I was stunned as she continued to yell at me and the usher waited patiently while my sister continued to berate me. I shook it off long enough to start getting stern with her (even in a pretend relationship fight with my sister, I suck).
Eventually, the usher gave up and left us alone. In a stroke of good luck, no one ever came for the seats. It was also the first game that Cal Ripken sat to end the streak, so we had great seats for gis curtain call.
matttyl
Footballguy
Not a pro game, but a great story. I got "front row tickets" for a Georgetown men's basketball game in 1997 (think). I was in high school at the time, and this was after Iverson left so tickets became a bit easier to come by. The tickets were from a friend of my parents, and no real description was given other than "front row", and I think this was the first year Georgetown was playing home games at the MCI center.
My friend and I showed up well before the game to watch the shoot around and all. The tickets said row "AA", but the front row of the stadium had just "A" listed for the row. We didn't think anything of it, and just sat down to enjoy the game. About 15 minutes before the game started, two older women, somewhat drunk, showed up and yelled that we were in their seats. They were making quite the scene. My friend and I showed them our tickets and said that we understood them to be "front row". They looked at them and laughed, saying that "AA" were all the way up at the top of the arena. Right them an usher showed up and one of the women said something to the effect of, "this guy can show you were your actual seats are," snickering. The usher looked at our tickets, and said, "I'm sorry, these aren't your seats.....your seats are further down." Our seats were actually fold out chairs put out in front of the permanent bleachers. We smiled as we walked down to our real seats.
My friend and I showed up well before the game to watch the shoot around and all. The tickets said row "AA", but the front row of the stadium had just "A" listed for the row. We didn't think anything of it, and just sat down to enjoy the game. About 15 minutes before the game started, two older women, somewhat drunk, showed up and yelled that we were in their seats. They were making quite the scene. My friend and I showed them our tickets and said that we understood them to be "front row". They looked at them and laughed, saying that "AA" were all the way up at the top of the arena. Right them an usher showed up and one of the women said something to the effect of, "this guy can show you were your actual seats are," snickering. The usher looked at our tickets, and said, "I'm sorry, these aren't your seats.....your seats are further down." Our seats were actually fold out chairs put out in front of the permanent bleachers. We smiled as we walked down to our real seats.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Did he throw you out of it?
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
I did this at talledega. Crazy awesome. And thank god we had access to the dr pepper box, it was hot as hell
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DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
My $1500 dollar seat, face value, thank god I didn't pay for it, to the Super Bowl,, SUCKED!! I went down to the lower bowl and sat in the sole seat meant for the wheelchair dudes able bodied friend. The usher booted me once, I circled back, sat in the same seat and I guess in his mind, I was supposed to there since he had already seen me. Never bugged me again. Perfect seat, 35 yard line
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
Man ... film runners. Hard to believe those still existed when I started my current job 16 years ago.
As soon as I opened this thread, I knew chet would be here with the correct answer.
Celph Titled
Footballguy
I played four years for the Blue Jays and Indians, so I guess standing in left field.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Wife saw me on TV... 4th row aisle right behind home plate, Yankees jersey, silver shades, next to a girl with short hair in red shades...
Yours truly... Seats are ####### amazing amenities even better
Yours truly... Seats are ####### amazing amenities even better
gump
Footballguy
I've got seat pics from my last 13 distinct games here...look at me!...I think the FSU-UF game was probably the best.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/60350165@N06/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/60350165@N06/
