1977 Busch Stadium Seating Diagram for St. Louis Cardinals Fans
The 1977 Busch Memorial Stadium page from the Sporting News Dope Book features an illustration diagram of the ballpark, home to the St. Louis Cardinals. The diagram details seating arrangements and pricing for various ticket categories, including Deluxe Boxes (264 seats, $5.50), Box Seats (14,530 seats, $5.50), Reserved Seats (22,492 seats, $4.00), General Admission (8,732 seats, $2.50), and Bleachers (4,082 seats, $2.00), with bleacher seats sold only on a seasonal basis. The layout emphasizes the locations of key features such as the scoreboard and the dimensions of the outfield, including distances of 386 feet to left and right field and 414 feet to center field. The ballpark is noted for hosting the first National League game on May 12, 1966, marking a significant event in its history.