| The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome has served | | | | Humphrey Metrodome has witnessed it's share |
| as home to the Minnesota Twins for the last | | | | of memorable moments. Among one of the |
| two decades. After opening it's doors in | | | | greatest is the fact that this facility is |
| April 1982, it became the third domed | | | | the only stadium to ever host two World |
| facility in the sport of baseball. | | | | Series, Major League Baseball's All-Star |
| Construction began in the winter of 1979 and | | | | Game, the NFL Super Bowl and the NCAA Final |
| was completed at $68 million, which was under | | | | Four of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball |
| budget, with approval from the state of | | | | Tournament. As one would expect, there is a |
| Minnesota. The home turf for the Minnesota | | | | great deal of history encased within the |
| Twins is comprised of 20 acres and is located | | | | walls of this facility. From the Minnesota |
| in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a | | | | Twins to the NFL's Vikings, rodeo, |
| matter of hours, the dome can be converted | | | | motorsports and figure skating, the Hubert H. |
| from a baseball to football facility and vice | | | | Humphrey Metrodome has hosted it all. For |
| versa. The total field area measures 142,515 | | | | those who have the chance to see it, a |
| square feet, features a 10 acre Teflon-coated | | | | distant image of the metrodome at night will |
| roof and rises 16 stories into the downtown | | | | reveal a sea of city lights with a large dome |
| skyline. | | | | glistening in the heart of the city. A rich |
| | | | historical site filled with charm, modern |
| As it's name implies, the Hubert H. Humphrey | | | | amenities and seats filled with Minnesota |
| Metrodome was named in honor of one of the | | | | Twins fans are just a few of the attractions |
| most famous public figures in Minnesota. | | | | found here. |
| Humphrey, who died in 1978, once served as | | | | |
| Mayor of Minneapolis, a U.S. Senator and Vice | | | | Collectors who wish to request an autograph |
| President of the United States. The metrodome | | | | from any one of the players on the Minnesota |
| was given the namesake of the man who | | | | Twins roster should send their letter and a |
| contributed a great deal to both the state of | | | | SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) to: |
| Minnesota and the entire country in which it | | | | |
| resides. | | | | Player's Namec/o Minnesota Twins |
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| Featuring the capacity to accommodate more | | | | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| than 45,000 baseball fans, the Hubert H. | | | | |
| Humphrey Metrodome has welcomed a total of | | | | 34 Kirby Puckett Place |
| over 55 million spectators since it's opening | | | | |
| in 1982. Minnesota Twins fans typically | | | | Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| gather at the Plaza, which can be found along | | | | |
| Kirby Puckett Place inside the metrodome, | | | | Fans requesting an autograph should limit |
| prior to the opening pitch. Speaking of | | | | their request to two items per letter. |
| pitching, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | | | | Popular items to have signed include photos, |
| features an electric-powered pitcher's mound, | | | | index or trading cards, baseballs, etc. |
| which has the ability to be raised or lowered | | | | Patience is key when requesting autographs |
| via remote and weighs a hefty 23,000 pounds. | | | | through the mail, but the best time to reach |
| | | | an athlete is often during the off-season. |
| Like other sports facilities, the Hubert H. | | | | |