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The Metrodome is covered by more than 10 acres
of Teflon-coated fiberglass. It is the only
air-supported dome in the major leagues, and
fans enter the park through revolving doors that
prevent release of the air that keeps the dome
upright. The roof requires 250,000 cubic feet of
air pressure per minute to remain inflated, and
on at least three occasions slight tears caused
by heavy snows have caused the roof to deflate.
The right-field wall is 23 feet tall and covered
with plastic. Called "the Big Blue Baggy" and
"Hefty Bag" by players, the plastic-coated fence
hides 7,600 retractable seats that are used when
the stadium is in its football configuration. |
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Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, which opened in 1982,
is financially self-supporting. It is the only public
stadium in the country that does not rely on a continuing
tax subsidy to finance operations, maintenance or debt
payments.
Minnesota Vikings Preview:
The 2006 season wasn't what the Minnesota Vikings
had hoped for, finishing with 6 wins and 10 losses,
but as coach Brad Childress enters his second season
the Vikings are ready to prove their critics wrong
in 2007. The team is counting on the additions of TE
Visanthe Shiancoe, WR Bobby Wade and SS Mike Doss to
strengthen the team and QB Tarvaris Jackson to lead
the offense. But will risky draft picks Adrian
Peterson and Sidney Rice make up for passing on
Brady Quinn? The best way to know is to see for
yourself and tickets to HHH Metro dome never last
long. Be sure to get yours today and cheer the
Minnesota Vikings on to victory in 2007!
Some Minnesota Vikings history: The Vikings
joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1961 and
selected Fran Tarkenton in the NFL draft. The
franchise got off to a slow start, producing only
one winning record in its first seven seasons. In
1967 Minnesota traded Tarkenton to the New York
Giants. |
