History:
Tropicana Field, originally named the Florida Suncoast Dome, then the Thunderdome, is the first Major League park in more then 20 years to feature Astroturf and all-dirt base paths. Tropicana Field closed in October of 1996 for a 17-month, $85 million renovation that included adding 319,000 square feet of space. Though originally built for baseball, there have been 16 other sports and competitions played in the facility. The field was renamed on Oct. 4, 1996 in accordance with a naming rights agreement between the Devil Rays and Tropicana Dole Beverages North America. The roof of the dome is lit orange after a Devil Rays win.

Tropicana Field Firsts:
Game - March 31, 1998 vs. Detroit
Pitch - Wilson Alvarez
Batter - Brian Hunter
Hit - Tony Clark
Double - Joe Randa
Triple - Kevin Stocker
Home run - Luis Gonzalez
Grand slam - Johnny Damon
Stolen base - Quinton McCracken/Miguel Cairo (Double steal)
Victory - Justin Thompson
Complete game - Brad Radke
Save - Roberto Hernandez
Error- Rolando Arrojo

2001 Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 1,298,365
Percent Capacity: 35.5%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 29th
Per-Game Average: 16,029
Rank (by Average): 28th

2002 Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 1,065,742
Percent Capacity: 29.1%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 28th
Per-Game Average: 13,157
Rank (by Average): 28th