THE lasting gift Mike Piazza gave to New York City was on full display last week. All the sound, all the fury, all the anger that roiled Mets fans from Mohonk to Montauk, all the exposed nerves and liberated passions . . . so much of that can be traced to one man, and to one day. The man was Piazza. The day was May 23, 1998. Until the moment he first popped his head out of the Shea Stadium dugout,...
Keywords: mets, Mets, Piazza, day, York, League, National, Shea, Yankees, another, game, second, still, team, town
The National's original home, Cincinnati, is also home to a Major League Baseball team, the Reds (neat-o!). Watch the team's former home, Riverfront Stadium (also known as Cinergy Field), collapse as the city makes way for its new Great American Ball Park. Thanks to The National's drummer Bryan Devendorf for the file.Author: BRASSLANDTags: The National Cincinnati Reds Riverfront Stadium Explosion ...
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 18: (CHINA OUT) Workers view the Pangu Plaza Hotel under construction near the National Stadium, dubbed the Bird's Nest on March 18, 2008 in Beijing, China. The hotel is being specially built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, which is about 500 meters from the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and 100 meters from the National Aquatics Centre. (Photo by China...
Keywords: Beijing, Scene, China, Construction, Finance, Sport, Occupation, The Olympic Games, Animal Nest, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 18: (CHINA OUT) Workers continue construction on the National Stadium, dubbed the Bird's Nest on March 18, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, China, Construction, Finance, Sport, Occupation, The Olympic Games, Animal Nest, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 18: (CHINA OUT) Workers continue construction at the National Stadium, dubbed the Bird's Nest on March 18, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, China, Construction, Finance, Sport, Occupation, The Olympic Games, Animal Nest, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 18: (CHINA OUT) Workers continue construction on the National Stadium, dubbed the Bird's Nest on March 18, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, China, Construction, Finance, Sport, Occupation, The Olympic Games, Animal Nest, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 5: (CHINA OUT) Workers flag the square in front of the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' on March 5, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Square, China, Construction, Finance, Sport, Flag, Occupation, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 5: (CHINA OUT) Workers flag the square in front of the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' on March 5, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Square, China, Construction, Finance, Sport, Flag, Occupation, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 3: (CHINA OUT) A view of the illuminated National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' during the trial illumination of the project on March 3, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Scene, China, Light, Sport, Working, Illuminated, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Trial, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 3: (CHINA OUT) A worker stands in the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' during the trial illumination of the project on March 3, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Stand, China, Light, Sport, Occupation, Working, Illuminated, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Trial, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 3: (CHINA OUT) A view of the illuminated National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' during the trial illumination of the project on March 3, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Scene, China, Light, Sport, Working, Illuminated, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Trial, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 3: (CHINA OUT) A worker stands in the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' during the trial illumination of the project on March 3, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Stand, China, Light, Sport, Occupation, Working, Illuminated, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Trial, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 25: (CHINA OUT) Workers transport building materials outside the construction site of the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' on February 25, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Building, China, Site, Construction, Transportation, Sport, Occupation, Material, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 25: (CHINA OUT) Tourists pose for pictures at the construction site of the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' on February 25, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Tourism, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Tourist, The Olympic Games, Photography, Posing, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 25: (CHINA OUT) A resident stands on a garbage bin to view the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' outside a construction site on February 25, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Home Ownership, Beijing, Stand, Scene, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Garbage, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bin, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 25: (CHINA OUT) Residents ride bikes past the construction site of the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' on February 25, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Home Ownership, Beijing, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Bicycle, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Riding, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 25: (CHINA OUT) Workers demolish a construction near the National Stadium, dubbed the 'Bird's Nest' on February 25, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium will open to the public in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, China, Construction, Sport, Occupation, Demolishing, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Bird's Nest
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) A worker walks at the construction site of the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Full Length, Beijing, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Occupation, Walking, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) Workers walk past a giant red lantern at the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Red, Full Length, Beijing, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Occupation, Walking, The Olympic Games, Lantern, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Giant
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) A sedan drives between the National Aquatics Centre (Water Cube) and the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Beijing, Drive, China, Site, Construction, Sport, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Sedan
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) Workers walk past a giant red lantern at the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Red, Beijing, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Occupation, Walking, The Olympic Games, Lantern, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Giant
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) A worker walks past a giant red lantern at the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Keywords: Red, Full Length, Beijing, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Occupation, Walking, The Olympic Games, Lantern, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Giant
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) A sedan drives past the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) with the National Aquatics Centre (Water Cube) being reflected in its windows on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Ge...
Keywords: Beijing, Drive, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Window, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Sedan
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) A sedan runs past the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) with the National Aquatics Centre (Water Cube) being reflected in its windows on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Gett...
Keywords: Beijing, China, Site, Run, Construction, Sport, Window, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Sedan
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: (CHINA OUT) A sedan drives past the construction site of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) with the National Aquatics Centre (Water Cube) being reflected in its windows on February 4, 2008 in Beijing, China. As the last venue to be completed in time to host the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium is due to be opened in April, 2008. (Photo by China Photos/Ge...
Keywords: Beijing, Drive, China, Site, Construction, Sport, Window, The Olympic Games, Capital Cities, National Stadium, Sedan
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