Friday, March 4, 2011

"The Road to Omaha" sculpture removed from Rosenblatt

"The Road to Omaha" sculpture as it appeared on
December 17, 2010 -- the day the Storm Chasers moved
from Rosenblatt Stadium to Werner Park
It seems as if "The Road to Omaha" sculpture has been perched outside Rosenblatt Stadium for decades, but in reality, it was placed there in 1999.

Yesterday it was moved from Rosenblatt and taken to a "secret storage facility." It will be restored and installed at TD Ameritrade Park in time for the 2011 College World Series.

The sculpture has served as a gathering place for baseball fans as well as a back backdrop for many photos over the years.

The Omaha World Herald was on site as the sculpture was taken from Rosenblatt. Here is the video they shot: