The Arizona Diamond Backs are the Phoenix based major league baseball team. When they arrived in Chase Field in 1998, which was at that time called Bank One Ball Park or BOB for short, they quickly became the local favorite and were ushered in with tremendous support and interest. The ballpark itself is unique among teams in that it is capable of being fully enclosed, air conditioned and also has a swimming pool. This increased exponentially by 2001 when the team, also known as the D-Backs, won the World Series as an underdog against the veteran New York Yankees. This made them one of the fastest teams in history to win a major championship so soon after their expansion. Tickets for sports and other events are conveniently available online.
The 2001 season was an incredible rise in the team’s popularity and with every win, new fans were attracted to them. The rooster that year had some great players and the team itself had a solid chemistry and worked well together. Randy Johnson was one of the main starting pitchers. His height contributes to his nickname of the big unit. Luis Gonzalez is widely known by his nickname Gonzo and remains to be one of the most popular players in the Diamondback’s short history. Steve Finley is one of the best outfielders and almost never let a ball get by him. His catches were phenomenal, and he was another local favorite.
Other team members of the 2001 season include Craig Counsel, who often played shortstop. He is well known for his unique batting posture, which presents him with arms stretched high above him. Mark Grace was the main first base player. He had formerly played for the Chicago Clubs and the fan base there hated to see him go. Phoenix, however, was extremely happy to have him added to the roster and he was one of the team’s more popular players. He batted left handed and was a strong batter and baseman. After he retired from playing he became a highly sought after announcer.
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