Chipper Jones
Miami Marlins
From 1993 to 2011 the Florida Marlins played at a football stadium known most recently as Sun Life Stadium which did not have a roof. The team is now known as the Miami Marlins. Beginning in April 2012 they will play in their new retractable roof stadium known as Marlins Park. Marlins Park is located on the site of the old Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida.
The team record for hits in a game is 5 and is held by nine players. The last Marlins player to get 5 hits in a game was Dan Uggla in 2006.
It brought popularity to Miami's sports franchises, because of the fact the Florida Marlins and the Miami Dolphins are very unsuccessful teams. The Miami Heat added an increase in basketball around the city. With the addition of Lebron, this is most likely the hottest sports franchise in Miami adding for tourism and lots of fans.
Most of Florida's tourist sites are located in Orlando, Fl where there is Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Seaworld, and other amusement park attractions. In Miami, Fl, there are the most famous beaches in the United States. Also, the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and the Florida Marlins play in Miami. The Florida Keys are a great place to stay if you want to experience snorkeling, and boating.
The Miami Dolphins?
Major League Baseball decided to add to new teams to the National League in 1985. In 1991 renovations began to transform Joe Robbie Stadium into a baseball stadium. On April 5, 1993, they had their first official game, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Click on the 'Florida Marlins' link on this page to read about the history of the Marlins.
Miami dolphins
Derek Jeter
Al Kaline
Phil Niekro. Rose had 64 hits in 226 at bats against Niekro for a .283 batting average. The 226 at bats was also the most Rose had against any pitcher.