Metrodome Final Game
The Metrodome was the only facility to have hosted a Super Bowl, World Series, MLB All-Star Game, and NCAA Final Four.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, was a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It opened in 1982 as a replacement for Metropolitan Stadium and Memorial Stadium.
Quick Facts
- Date
- October 11, 2009
- Opponent
- New York Yankees (ALDS Game 3)
- Result
- Twins Loss (4-1)
- Stadium
- Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
- Significance
- Final MLB game in the Dome's history
Lore & Background
The Metrodome was the home of the Minnesota Twins from 1982 to 2009. It hosted the World Series in 1987 and 1991, the MLB All-Star Game in 1985, and the NCAA Division I Basketball Final Four in 1992 and 2001. The stadium had a fiberglass fabric roof that was self-supported by air pressure.
Reader's Guide
The Metrodome was located in downtown Minneapolis. It was the only facility to have hosted a Super Bowl (1992), World Series (1987, 1991), MLB All-Star Game (1985), and NCAA Division I Basketball Final Four (1992, 2001).
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Metrodome Final Game played?
The historic final contest took place on September 28, 2009, marking the last professional baseball game ever held inside the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
Who did the Twins face in their farewell game?
Minnesota hosted the Detroit Tigers for this emotional matchup, which served as the closing ceremony for the stadium's decades-long tenure.
What was the outcome of the final game at the Dome?
The Twins suffered a heartbreaking 5-3 defeat to the Tigers, ending the era with a loss rather than a victory on their home turf.
What made the atmosphere unique during this final contest?
Fans witnessed a tearful farewell ceremony that honored a facility famous for hosting World Series titles and Super Bowls before its eventual demolition.
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