Thunder Host Largest Crowd In Franchise History
May 23, 2007 - Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release
TRENTON, NJ - The Trenton Thunder, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, set the franchise record for attendance at Waterfront Park on Wednesday, May 23 as 9,134 fans watched the Thunder take on the Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox with NY Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens on the mound.
Wednesday's attendance is the highest total in Waterfront Park history, passing the 8,729 fans who watched the Thunder vs. the New Haven Ravens game on May 10, 2003 that featured Yankee SS Derek Jeter on a rehabilitation assignment.
"What an incredible night," said Thunder General Manger Brad Taylor. "Once again Thunder fans proved that they are the best fans anywhere. Everyone who was here tonight will have a great memory to last a lifetime. We are truly grateful to be the Yankees' Double A Affiliate."
Top 10 Largest Crowds at Waterfront Park
1) 9,134 vs. Portland on May 23, 2007
2) 8,729 vs. vs. New Haven on May 10, 2003
3) 8,602 vs. Boston Red Sox on May 27, 1998 (Exhibition Game)
4) 8,461 vs. New Haven on May 9, 2003
5) 8,380 vs. Binghamton on May 7, 2003
6) 8,369 AL vs. NL on July 8, 1996 (AA All-Star Game)
7) 8,242 vs. New Britain on July 4, 2003
8) 8,128 vs. Bowie on August 5, 2006
9) 7,986 vs. Portland on July 15, 2004
10) 7,982 vs. Binghamton on July 8, 2006
The Thunder and Portland Sea Dogs will conclude their series Thursday morning at 11:05 AM at Waterfront Park.
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