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