Colorado Rockies - Representing Colorado in Major League Baseball

The Colorado Rockies is the professional baseball club based in Denver, Colorado. The team was established in 1991 and it started playing two years later in 1993. It is the member of the Western Division of the National League. The Rocky Mountain ranges passing through Colorado have acted as the inspiration for the club's name. Relatively new in the professional baseball, the team has got a growing fan base. Baseball fans from Colorado definitely look forward to buy Colorado Rockies tickets and watch their team performing live.

A Little Background

Though, there had been many attempts to have a major league team in Colorado, the things stated taking shape in the 1990s. Denver in Colorado and Miami in Florida were selected as two new sites for Major League Baseball expansion in the year 1991. Hence, the Colorado Rockies became the professional baseball club from Colorado and joined the National League in 1993. The Rockies played their first game against the New York Mets. And their first win was recorded over the Montreal Expos. More than 80,000 fans purchased the Colorado Rockies tickets to make this game memorable in the franchise's history.

World Series Titles

Till date, no World Series title has been won by the Colorado Rockies. It was in the year 2007 that the team secured its first and the only National League pennant. Out of 163 games played in the 2007 season, the Rockies managed to win 90 games and it has become a record for the franchise. Warren Gills Trophy was presented to the team for the season. Also, it was selected as the Baseball America organization of the year. Individual player records of the team can be learnt from online resources.

Hall of Fame

Top players of the team include names like Jason Jennings, Brian Fuentes, Jeff Francis, Matt Holliday, Vinny Castilla, Todd Helton, Larry Walker, Dante Bichette and Andres Galarraga.

Some Additional Rockies Facts

Black, purple, silver and white form the colors of the team. The logo of the team represents purple Rockies with baseball. Dinger, a purple triceratops, is the mascot for the Rockies. The Mile High Stadium was the team's ballpark till 1994. Currently, the team plays at the Coors Field. 'The Rox' and 'the Blake Street Bombers' are the popular nicknames of the team.

Colorado Rockies tickets can be purchased online. So, take advantage of this to confirm your presence at the stadium for the upcoming season.