| The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome has served | | | | Like other sports facilities, the Hubert H. |
| as home to the Minnesota Twins for the last | | | | Humphrey Metrodome has witnessed its share of |
| two decades. After opening its doors in | | | | memorable moments. Among one of the greatest |
| April 1982, it became the third domed | | | | is the fact that this facility is the only |
| facility in the sport of baseball. | | | | stadium to ever host two World Series, Major |
| Construction began in the winter of 1979 and | | | | League Baseball's All-Star Game, the NFL |
| was completed at $68 million, which was under | | | | Super Bowl and the NCAA Final Four of the |
| budget, with approval from the state of | | | | NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. |
| Minnesota. The home turf for the Minnesota | | | | As one would expect, there is a great deal of |
| Twins is comprised of 20 acres and is located | | | | history encased within the walls of this |
| in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a | | | | facility. From the Minnesota Twins to the |
| matter of hours, the dome can be converted | | | | NFLs Vikings, rodeo, motorsports and figure |
| from a baseball to football facility and vice | | | | skating, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome has |
| versa. The total field area measures 142,515 | | | | hosted it all. For those who have the chance |
| square feet, features a 10 acre Teflon-coated | | | | to see it, a distant image of the metrodome |
| roof and rises 16 stories into the downtown | | | | at night will reveal a sea of city lights |
| skyline. | | | | with a large dome glistening in the heart of |
| | | | the city. A rich historical site filled with |
| As its name implies, the Hubert H. Humphrey | | | | charm, modern amenities and seats filled with |
| Metrodome was named in honor of one of the | | | | Minnesota Twins fans are just a few of the |
| most famous public figures in Minnesota. | | | | attractions 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 | | | | from any one of the players on the Minnesota |
| metrodome was given the namesake of the man | | | | Twins roster should send their letter and a |
| who contributed a great deal to both the | | | | SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) to: |
| state of Minnesota and the entire country in | | | | |
| which it resides. | | | | Players 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 its 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 pitchers 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. |