We dug through the archives to take a look back at the Rockies home opener over the years.
history. And while the team's fortunes may have changed in recent years, faithful fans are sure to turn out by the thousands to watch their team play the first game of 2024 at Coors Field.
9NEWS is commemorating the occasion by challenging Rockies fans to a little trivia. The following 20 questions vary in difficulty, but even the most diehard fan might learn a thing or two from playing along. Who batted 6-for-6 in his first Opening Day start in Denver with a home run, three doubles and five RBIs in a game against the Diamondbacks?10. C. Jorge De La Rosa with 985. German Marquez is right behind him, with 983.
11. B. The Simpsons, from a 2001 episode where the Springfield Isotopes threaten to move to Albuquerque. It easily won a fan voting contest.18. C. Triceratops. The Rockies went with a dinosaur as a mascot because fossil fragments were found while Coors Field was being built.KUSA would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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