1977 Memorial Stadium Seating Diagram for Baltimore Orioles Fans
The 1977 Memorial Stadium Ballpark Illustration Diagram from the Sporting News Dope Book provides a detailed layout of Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, home to the Baltimore Orioles. This diagram outlines the various seating arrangements, including Lower Box Seats (7,488), Mezzanine Boxes (2,117), Lower Reserved (8,617), and several General Admission sections with a combined capacity of 36,174. Seating prices vary, with Lower Box Seats priced at $6.00, General Admission ranging from $1.25 to $2.00, and Bleacher Seats at $1.00 each. The diagram also indicates distinctive features such as the dimensions of the outfield areas—378 feet in left and center fields, and 410 feet in right field—along with seating areas for both home and visiting teams. The stadium originally opened on April 15, 1954, marking the first American League game there.