A crowd of 8,688 witnessed the 815 straight sellout last summer.(July 10, 2011, JS) as the Dayton Dragons set a North American record by a pro franchise. Compare that with the crowds at O'Brien Field or what ever name you wish to call it as O'Brien did not renew their naming contract according to an article in the JS on August 17, 2008 titled, "Say goodbye to O'Brien". The automotive group is not renewing its contract for naming rights to the downtown ballpark".
I cannot recall more than a half dozen games played by the Midwest League member Peoria Chiefs at O'Brien Field that were ever sold out. In fact, one day this week less than 1000 attended a home game and Dare Day yesterday drew only 5200+, mostly kids at a reduced price..
Yet Peoria is considered a sports" town. Maybe these prospective attendees were enjoying an IMAX movie, buying sports goods at Dicks or Pro Bass or attending the zoo or Civic Center.
They aren't coming to the ball park. Can't say it not because of no palm trees as nine were brought up from down south and planted at "O'Brien".
The Chiefs have had the same group running the franchise since the ball park moved into their $23,000,000.00 ( approx. figure as total costs were never totally understood by this stockholder) stadium about 10 years ago from free parking Meinen Field.
Missed projections are common in Peoria. More loom on the horizon or already have arrived. Stay tuned to this site if you want to know the real facts and figures.
And my 3/4 share of stock in the Chiefs is still for sale. But then I'd have to reveal that his less than one share of stock lost $3200+ in 2011. Been waiting for a buyer for over 10 years.
I'm patient.
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