"Remember? The first game Bambi played at Candlestick Stadium, the fans scolded him badly, and some people even went to Jack and Annie's house to throw garbage. This completely angered Bambi. In that game, Bambi The first pass after coming on the field was a 66-yard touchdown, and it was Logan who completed the touchdown. At that time, Logan provoked us: That's your quarterback, did you see it?"
"When I was six years old, my dad took me to watch a game at Candlestick Stadium for the first time. At that time, Montana was still fighting on the court. It was a really wonderful time. In the past, I always felt that the stadium looked like So high, so big, so majestic, it seemed that no matter how hard you climbed, you couldn't touch the roof. But suddenly one day, the stadium started to get smaller. Later I realized that it was not that the Candlestick Stadium had become smaller, but that I had grown up. I I brought my kids to the stadium to watch the game, but my dad has passed away forever, and he must miss this place especially."
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The bustling crowd is winding its way through Candlestick Park. Every fan is wearing a red home jersey. The mighty red is like the sunset all over the sky projected on the river, flowing crystal clear and translucent, bringing San Francisco to life. Every corner of the Bay Area was dyed red, just like the pulse of blood vessels, bringing the vitality of the entire city to the surface, beating vigorously and forcefully.
Between fans, there is no need to introduce oneself at all. A red jersey is the best signature. Then, in the long queue of cars, he did not feel irritated at all, but shared his memories and stories with the strangers next to him. He talked about the years between himself and Candlestick Stadium in detail.
"What I remember most is the 'Chicken Soup Battle' the year before last. It was the first snow in San Francisco in thirty-five years. Bambi was almost unable to play because his body temperature continued to drop. In that game, the Steelers really didn't let it go easily. We almost thought we were going to lose the game like that, but Bambi came back. Can you imagine? Bambi actually came back and won that game."
"Huh... My wife and I had our first date here. She scolded her so much - who would choose a football stadium for their first date? But I said, the San Francisco 49ers are here. Red in my blood, there was no way I could say no to Candlestick Stadium, and no way to say no to this team. Now, she's also a Niner, can you believe it? She's coming with me to home games and then high Scream for support and join me in the madness. I can’t believe it now that this place is about to be demolished.”
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People often say that the true meaning of a building never lies in the outline of the exterior but in the story its space experiences. Just like a home, what matters is the people living in the house, not the reinforced concrete building. building. The same goes for Candlestick Stadium.
Over the past fifty-three years, bits and pieces have come together to become the bricks and tiles of this stadium. It embodies the lives and souls of nine people from generation to generation, first dates, deaths of relatives, a tragic defeat, and marriage proposals. The experience, the victory and the countless anniversaries between the Niners and the team, Candlestick Stadium has quietly become a part of their lives and cannot be separated.
"Yes, yes, the golden ocean. Although I am one of them, even now, I still can't believe that the golden ocean really appeared. This is really the most magical and unforgettable scene in the history of Candlestick Stadium, isn't it? ? Ryan Baldwin, that guy really brought us all together like never before, because I'm a Niner and I feel proud!"
"I once thought that I could reach the end of my life here, just like Ryan Baldwin, who witnessed my birth and death here, and then dedicated my whole life to Candlestick Stadium. I even looked forward to it, Scatter my ashes in the ocean behind Candlestick Park. But who knows, I'm still standing and Candlestick Stadium is already coming to an end. It shouldn't be like this."
"And Miles Scott! Yesterday's golden ocean will never be forgotten! If Miles Scott can become the real Batman, if Ryan Baldwin can witness our unbeatable record and reach the top Super Bowl, so what's impossible? We're the Nine who never give up easily!"
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Those beautiful and painful memories, those happy and sad years, are all recorded on the brick wall of Candlestick Stadium. When you close your eyes, you can clearly "see" the pictures that come to your mind, vividly recording the milestones of your life. . Whether it's good or bad, it's all stored here, just like a time box.
But just like life will eventually end, Candlestick Stadium, which was once thought to be immortal, will eventually enter history. It is sad and lamentable, but there is still nothing that can be done. Is the power of time more powerful, or the stamina of life? Standing in front of Candlestick Stadium, no one could give an answer.
"Our devil's home court, haha, that loser Seattle Seahawks will definitely lose every time here, and there is also - minimum consumption! That's it, I still miss the minimum consumption, their faces were really ugly, I just love to see Richard Sherman get so depressed that he gets angry! They lost the last game at Candlestick Stadium, haha, that’s so damn cool!”
"Hail Mary, Hail Mary, I still can't forget the 2011 National League Finals. The moment Bambi finished the Hail Mary, I really thought we could win and we could enter the Super Bowl, but who knows, happiness is too short-lived I lost the game in the blink of an eye, and fell from heaven to hell in just an instant. But I still can’t forget that Hail Mary.”
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Ten thousand. Fifty thousand. One hundred thousand.
The number of fans heading to Candlestick Park today is getting bigger and bigger, well beyond capacity.
In fact, all nine people know clearly that Candlestick Stadium can only accommodate less than 70,000 people. Even if they arrive at the venue, they can only stand outside the stadium and watch, and cannot enter it at all; but the fans still hope to go to the venue in person. , even standing outside the Candlestick Stadium, accompanied the team through this final battle. This will be their last chance - from yesterday's golden ocean to today's red ocean, this stadium ushered in its own shining moment in the final moments.
One hundred and twenty thousand. One hundred and fifty thousand.
The fans crowding Candlestick Park were already full, but the order on the scene was not chaotic at all. The fans spontaneously began to organize on-site discipline and order. In the past two years, the number of fans of the San Francisco 49ers has been increasing rapidly. After last year's perfect season, it is now comparable to the "America's Team" Dallas Cowboys. The frenzy at Candlestick Stadium is not the first time that the fans have long been used to it.
I witnessed it once yesterday, and it happened again today.
"Miles! Miles! Miles!"
"Tell me, is Batman greater? Or..."
"Of course Bambi is the greatest! Because we are nine people, and because we are warriors! And Bambi is the hero who awakened all this! He is the soul of Candlestick Stadium! I don't know what you think, but I always believe it , Bambi is our superhero, and he is destined to become an immortal monument to this city!"
"Just like Joe Montana back then?"
"For you, Montana represents the past glory of this team and this city, but for us, Bambi represents the present and the future! Can you believe it? We were almost - We were so close to missing Bambi, but we didn’t! What does that mean? It means God blessed us with Bambi! Likewise, with the discovery of Ryan Baldwin and Meyer Scott! Do you believe it? One day in the future, maybe we will find thousands of Ryans and Miles, inheriting the endless fighting soul of this city!"
"Even if Candlestick Stadium is about to become history, the souls of this city and this team will not sleep! Because... we will continue to fight with the team!"
Fans began to enter Candlestick Park in an orderly manner, maintaining good order among themselves. I hope Candlestick Park can be more compact and lively to welcome all fans in attendance to the maximum extent. I hope everyone can watch at the scene. This last battle - in the midst of laughter, tears couldn't help but fall down; and in the midst of tears, a smile bloomed at the corner of the mouth.
The Christmas miracle that was performed on this land yesterday continues to this day, making the San Francisco Bay Area the most shining presence in the entire North America for two consecutive days. In the entire history of the NFL, there are only a handful of cities and stadiums that can receive such treatment.
Even neutral fans and even hostile fans couldn't help but feel envious.
Fox TV once again sent a helicopter team to broadcast the live broadcast of the grand event. The boundless red sea continued from the inside of the Candlestick Stadium to the outside, even crossing the Jinshan Bridge and extending towards the entire Bay Area. , this is a night that belongs to the San Francisco 49ers. Red is the most authentic color of this land.
Although yesterday's gold was thrilling, the true color of this team is still red!
Such a grand occasion is shocking and enviable.
According to incomplete statistics, from that day to that night, more than two million fans took to the streets. It was even crazier and more wanton than yesterday's Christmas miracle. It seemed that all enthusiasm was ignited, even those who had no interest in rugby. Ordinary people took to the streets one after another, which also caused the entire Bay Area to erupt with greater energy than the Super Bowl championship parade. It is definitely a spectacle!
It’s a party, a farewell party to Candlestick Stadium.
