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Milestones in Colorado Rockies History
 
By Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025
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1 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — Keli S. McGregor — 1962-2010
Keli McGregor was a bold and innovative leader of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, a man with unwavering integrity and character. McGregor Square bears his name because he had the vision to see exciting potential in the parking lot next door to . . . Map (db m283895) HM
2 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — It's Official: Play Ball in Denver! — The Time Zone Without A Team — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
July 5, 1991 was the day Denver was selected by Major League Baseball as the new home city of an expansion team to begin play in the National League West Division in 1993. This was a huge win for fans throughout the Rocky Mountain Region after . . . Map (db m283896) HM
3 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — Home Opener for the Record Books — April 9, 1993 — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
Rockies tickets were expected to be in high demand for their inaugural season of 1993. Fortunately, their temporary home for 1993 and 1994 was mile high stadium, home of the Denver Broncos, with a seating capacity of over 70,000. With an NFL . . . Map (db m283897) HM
4 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — Coors Field Opens with a Thriller — April 26, 1995 — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
Coors Field celebrated its inaugural season opener a little later than expected. The previous season had ended in August with a player strike, and their subsequent negotiations with the owners and MLB delayed the start of the 1995 season. Better . . . Map (db m283898) HM
5 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — Rockies Fastest Expansion Team to the Playoffs — Oct. 1, 1995 — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
Coors Field attendance records weren't the only records the Rockies were breaking. In the first year in their new home ballpark, the 1995 team became the first expansion team to reach postseason play prior to its fourth year of competition. And . . . Map (db m283899) HM
6 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — The Blake Street Bombers — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
The Blake Street Bombers moniker was given to a set of four prolific hitters in 1995: LF Dante Bichette, 3B Vinny Castilla, 1B Andrιs Galarraga and RF Larry Walker. In that 1995 season, Manager Don Baylor used psychology to take full advantage of . . . Map (db m283991) HM
7 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — #33 Larry Walker — First Rockies Hall of Famer — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
Larry Walker was the first Colorado Rockies player elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, as a member of the class of 2020. He is also the second Rockie to have his number retired by the club. Walker played 17 Major League seasons, with . . . Map (db m283992) HM
8 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — Incredible 2007 21-of-22 Run to the World Series — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
[Part 1 – south side] The 2007 Rockies team captivated fans throughout baseball with an unprecedented run at the end of the season. The sensational 21-of-22 run began on Sept. 16, with a 13-0 win over the Florida Marlins, . . . Map (db m283995) HM
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9 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — Rockies Legend #17 Todd Helton — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
Todd Helton played 17 seasons in one uniform: the Colorado Rockies'. He made his Major League debut on Aug. 2. 1997. In 1998, Helton took over at first base and stayed there for the next 16 seasons. He was a three-time Gold Glove winner, a . . . Map (db m283996) HM
10 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Ballpark District — Back-to-Back Postseasons 2017 & 2018 — Milestones in Colorado Rockies History —
The Rockies earned a spot in the 2017 postseason by securing the second National League Wild Card. Under the leadership of new manager Bud Black, the club finished with an 87-75 record. All-Stars Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon along with . . . Map (db m283998) HM
 
 
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