This stadium is the home of the College Baseball World Series every year.Neat sculpture capturing the joy of victory.The stadium was hosting the Big 10 baseball tournament when we were here.
Memorial Stadium, home of the Huskers.Coach Tom Osborne and quarterbackMueller Bell Tower. This is a pretty neat bell tower. In addition to chiming on the hour, and half hour, it chimes music during the day.Johnny Carson was an alumnus of the University of Nebraska.He generously contributed financially to the university over the years.Replica of his “Carnac the Magnificent” turban.This is a stainless steel tree! Pretty cool! Created by Roxie Paine in 2004. Paine has created several stainless steel trees that are displayed throughout the US.The University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory is the officially designated tractor testing station for the United States and tests tractors according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development codes. We knew about this by watching the Nebraska episode of Aerial America. While we were at the test track, they tested two tractors.
Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals.Kauffman StadiumGeha Field, home of the Kansas City ChiefsSculpture of Lamar Hunt, the founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, and one of the original founders of the old AFL.Hall of Famer Len Dawson, who led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl win, 1970.Pat Mahomes, who led the Chiefs to their second Super Bowl win, 2020.
We didn’t realize it when we planned this trip, but the PGA tournament was held in Tulsa on the weekend we were here. Of course, not knowing so not planning, we did not go in to watch.But I got a shot outside the gate.And the Goodyear blimp was there.
The Bricktown area of Oklahoma City is a rehabilitated area near downtown. It has many upscale shops and restaurants, and a minor league baseball stadium.Statue of New York Yankees baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, an Oklahoma native.Statue of Cincinnati baseball Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, another Oklahoma native. He is still considered by many (including me) to be the greatest catcher in baseball history.Statue of baseball Hall of Famer Warren Spahn, another Oklahoma native. He is the all-time leader in wins by a lefthander in baseball history, pitching mainly for the Braves.Statue of Jim Thorpe, considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, is also from Oklahoma.There are horse-drawn carriages rolling throughout Bricktown, with neon lights!Mickey Mantles restaurant.
