Crappiest NFL stadiums - Page 2

Mike · April 23rd, 2007, 07:44 PM

None of you have been to Candlestick, have you? That is Crap Land.

I remember the 1997 NFC championship game when I watched Green Bay beat SF, the weather was just the shittiest that you could imagine!!

Even after 8 years in the military and spending some time in some crappy places, I was more miserable there than anywhere else in my life

If you have not been there, you do not know what I am talking about

JGAC · April 23rd, 2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BaldBil

More Schaefer Stadium tidbits.

1. Named for Schaefer beer, the "one beer to have when your having more than one".

2. After a game in 1971 the fans ripped down the goalpost and carried out of the stadium with the intention of carrying it up Rte 1. They hit some high tension wires and killed two guys.

3. Clive Rush at his press conference in 1970 announcing his hire as head coach was electrocuted when he touched his mike and had to be revived.

4. Monday Night Football refused to come back after a game in 1973(?) because of the drunken violence toward their crews. They did not return until the Bob Kraft Gillette era.

Some good facts to know.

And thought it was bad with bench seats with no backs.

BtownJay · April 24th, 2007, 07:43 AM

I can only comment on the ones i've been to obviously... but i can't believe no one has mentioned...

Shea Stadium! Just a complete total pile of shit. They've been trying to replace that thing forever now. Finally, i believe they will be out of there in 2009.

BaldBil · April 24th, 2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JGAC

Some good facts to know.

And thought it was bad with bench seats with no backs.

I have to add one more and then I'll stop:

The Great Flush of 1971!

On the opening game of 1971 the toilets overflowed throughout the stadium creating a horrible mess. It seems the drains pipes to the sewerage system could not handle the volume. Following the game the Foxboro Board of Health declared the place unfit for human use and shut it down. They ordered the Pats to fix the problem prior to the next game or there would be no game.

The following weekend the Pats used all office people members of the local press to deploy throughout the stadium and flush all the toilets and urinals at the same time while also running the water from the sinks. All units were flushed and all taps turned on at the sound of a big horn. The Board of health was suitably impressed and the game was allowed to go on.

By the way Mike, although I've never been to Candlestick the weather as always a well known factor their, especially the wind. Stu Miller could tell everone about that.

Gunnerman · April 24th, 2007, 08:53 AM

LMAO! Another gem from Bil! Good man!

Speaking of Candlestick anyone remember these pins?

BtownJay · April 24th, 2007, 09:06 AM

I don't remember them.... and i don't get it.

ssigman · April 24th, 2007, 09:12 AM

how does weather make the stadium crappy?? cause i'm pretty sure whenever the weather sucks, any outdoor stadium sucks

BaldBil · April 24th, 2007, 09:29 AM

There are two staudiums over the years known for extreme weather, Candlestick with the ocean wind, Stu Miller was blown off the mound in mid-windup during the 1963 all-star game, and Municipal in Cleveland for thick fog.

Gunnerman · April 24th, 2007, 09:40 AM

Those pins were given out to fans who endured night games at Candlestick when the temp got below a certain point. It was around the early 1980s that they gave them out.

A famous writer once said the "The Coldest winter I ever spent was the summer I spent in San Francisco" can't remember who though.....

Bil you also forgot that Cleveland Municipal was also known for smelling of wee.

ssigman · April 24th, 2007, 09:55 AM

what about chicago for its wind and even the meadowlands for its swirling winds...i just think every outdoor stadium that has bad weather will suck

BaldBil · April 24th, 2007, 10:03 AM

You are right ssigs, outdoor, northern stadiums all have their weather days.
The old stadium in Minnesota where the Vikings played back in the day, Rich Stadium in Buffalo, Lambeau Field.

ssigman · April 24th, 2007, 10:10 AM

i think you determine crappy by the stadium itself...not outside factors...otherwise i'd say fenway cause of all the fans there

BaldBil · April 24th, 2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ssigman

i think you determine crappy by the stadium itself...not outside factors...otherwise i'd say fenway cause of all the fans there

Fenway is crappy. I don't care how many seats they add or coat of paint they apply.

ssigman · April 24th, 2007, 10:44 AM

and the fans tried to trip me when i was holding 2 beers in my hand

BaldBil · April 24th, 2007, 10:50 AM

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and the fans tried to trip me when i was holding 2 beers in my hand

And since they were unsuccessful I didn't pay them.

April 23rd, 2007, 07:44 PM	#16
Mike Join Date: 07-08-2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 10,747	None of you have been to Candlestick, have you? That is Crap Land. I remember the 1997 NFC championship game when I watched Green Bay beat SF, the weather was just the shittiest that you could imagine!! Even after 8 years in the military and spending some time in some crappy places, I was more miserable there than anywhere else in my life If you have not been there, you do not know what I am talking about

April 24th, 2007, 07:43 AM	#18
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 26,452	I can only comment on the ones i've been to obviously... but i can't believe no one has mentioned... Shea Stadium! Just a complete total pile of shit. They've been trying to replace that thing forever now. Finally, i believe they will be out of there in 2009.

April 24th, 2007, 08:53 AM	#20
Gunnerman Join Date: 04-01-2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,519	LMAO! Another gem from Bil! Good man! Speaking of Candlestick anyone remember these pins?

April 24th, 2007, 09:06 AM	#21
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 26,452	I don't remember them.... and i don't get it.

April 24th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#22
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 25,375	how does weather make the stadium crappy?? cause i'm pretty sure whenever the weather sucks, any outdoor stadium sucks

April 24th, 2007, 09:29 AM	#23
BaldBil Join Date: 06-15-2006 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 4,785	There are two staudiums over the years known for extreme weather, Candlestick with the ocean wind, Stu Miller was blown off the mound in mid-windup during the 1963 all-star game, and Municipal in Cleveland for thick fog.

April 24th, 2007, 09:40 AM	#24
Gunnerman Join Date: 04-01-2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,519	Those pins were given out to fans who endured night games at Candlestick when the temp got below a certain point. It was around the early 1980s that they gave them out. A famous writer once said the "The Coldest winter I ever spent was the summer I spent in San Francisco" can't remember who though..... Bil you also forgot that Cleveland Municipal was also known for smelling of wee.

April 24th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#25
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 25,375	what about chicago for its wind and even the meadowlands for its swirling winds...i just think every outdoor stadium that has bad weather will suck

April 24th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#26
BaldBil Join Date: 06-15-2006 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 4,785	You are right ssigs, outdoor, northern stadiums all have their weather days. The old stadium in Minnesota where the Vikings played back in the day, Rich Stadium in Buffalo, Lambeau Field.

April 24th, 2007, 10:10 AM	#27
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 25,375	i think you determine crappy by the stadium itself...not outside factors...otherwise i'd say fenway cause of all the fans there

April 24th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#29
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 25,375	and the fans tried to trip me when i was holding 2 beers in my hand