I hadn’t even noticed this when I first glanced the 2010 Illinois schedule. However, someone pointed out to me that in April, the team are in for a treat. On April 7th, they will play at the St Louis Cardinals’ home field, Busch Stadium. Outstanding! They will play the University of Missouri Tigers.
I’m not a Cardinals (go Cubs!) but I’ve been to the new Busch stadium, thanks to my cousin and his wife were wonderful hosts when my wife and I went down to St Louis one weekend. The stadium is first-rate.
Word from the team is that Coach Hartleb has a few connections with the Cardinals staff. Since they like to arrange a few college and even high school games at Busch each year, Coach H was able to finagle an invite. Score!
I can’t say for sure that Illinois has never played in a MLB stadium but they haven’t in my recollection. Maybe some of the old timers can chime in on this.
I know it’s a few months away but Go Illini BEAT MIZZOU!