Stumbled upon this – October 15, 1986. Jerry shows off a model of the new stadium to Edward A. Merkel, chair of the stadium liaison committee.

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  1. This is probably the Addison version of the design. The outfield is much more open. Looks like Kauffman

  2. I wish the Sox got “Armour Field” instead. More like a Camden Yards that was finished a year later.

  3. The angle of the upper deck in this model doesn’t seem to reflect how steep that actually came out in reality when this park opened.

    Jerry’s probably joking with Eddie about how the fans are gonna need rappelling equipment in order to safely go to the bathroom after a few beers.

  4. “Wouldn’t it be great if we angled it so the stadium is facing the iconic skyline?”

    “Nah, I think the Dan Ryan is a handsome expressway.”

  5. “Right here, in this stadium, is where I will spend whatever it takes for multiple championships…”*

    *hiding crossed 🤞fingers in left hand

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